As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Adams, KY is $54,470, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,048 weekly, or $4,539 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Adams, KY vary widely, spanning from $39,246 to $63,146. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,501) and 75th percentile ($59,011), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,146 per year. This $12,510 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adams Scriptwriter often earn 5.1% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $39,246 Adams, KY July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,501 Adams, KY July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,470 Adams, KY July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,011 Adams, KY July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,146 Adams, KY July 01, 2026
25% $46,501 10% $39,246 90% $63,146 75% $59,011 $54,470 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Scriptwriter ?

A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter for short), scriptwriter or scenarist, is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based....

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    Scriptwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Adams, KY. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,501 to $59,011 with the average base salary of $54,470. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,600 to $67,303 with the average total cash compensation of $58,403.

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About Adams, Kentucky    Adams is an unincorporated community located in Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States.....More

Adams, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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