Remote Science Writer

Remote Science Writer Salary

$32K

$60K

$122.5K

$73,039

/year

$35.11

/hour

Remote Science Writer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$73,039

Columbus

Ohio

$70,548

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    How much does a Remote Science Writer make?

    As of Jun 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Remote Science Writer in the United States is $73,039 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.11 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,404/week or $6,086/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $122,500 and as low as $32,000, the majority of Remote Science Writer salaries currently range between $48,500 (25th percentile) to $106,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $113,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Remote Science Writer varies greatly (by as much as 57500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Remote Science Writer in your area makes on average $70,548 per year, or $2,491 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $73,039. Ohio ranks number 37 out of 50 states nationwide for Remote Science Writer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Remote Science Writer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Remote Science Writer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Remote Science Writer job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Mateo, CA, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $16,393 (22.4%), and San Mateo, CA, furthers that trend with another $22,546 (30.9%) above the $73,039 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Remote Science Writer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between San Mateo, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Remote Science Writer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Mateo, CA

    $95,585

    $45.95

    Cupertino, CA

    $90,111

    $43.32

    Berkeley, CA

    $89,432

    $43.00

    San Carlos, CA

    $88,194

    $42.40

    Sitka, AK

    $87,988

    $42.30

    San Bruno, CA

    $87,259

    $41.95

    Carlsbad, CA

    $86,208

    $41.45

    Mountain View, CA

    $86,163

    $41.42

    San Francisco, CA

    $86,053

    $41.37

    Santa Clara, CA

    $85,780

    $41.24

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Remote Science Writer Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Remote Science Writer job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Remote Science Writer jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Remote Science Writer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $73,039 per year or $35.11 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.