As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Akron, AL is $55,352, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,064 weekly, or $4,613 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 Akron, AL vary widely, spanning from $39,882 to $64,170. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,255) and 75th percentile ($59,968), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,170 per year. This $12,713 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, Akron Scriptwriter often earn 1.2% 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 $39,882 Akron, AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,255 Akron, AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,352 Akron, AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,968 Akron, AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,170 Akron, AL July 01, 2026
25% $47,255 10% $39,882 90% $64,170 75% $59,968 $55,352 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 Akron, AL. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $47,255 to $59,968 with the average base salary of $55,352. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,420 to $68,394 with the average total cash compensation of $59,350.

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About Akron, Alabama    Akron (/ˈækrɒn/) is a town in Hale County, Alabama, United States. In 1906, the owner of a large plantation, Waller Evan Wedgworth, sold part of his l....More

Akron, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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