As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Albany, OR is $60,956, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,172 weekly, or $5,080 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 Albany, OR vary widely, spanning from $43,919 to $70,666. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,039) and 75th percentile ($66,039), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,666 per year. This $14,000 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, Albany Scriptwriter often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Albany currently ranks 347 statewide for Scriptwriter job salary. 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 $43,919 Albany, OR July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $52,039 Albany, OR July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,956 Albany, OR July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,039 Albany, OR July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $70,666 Albany, OR July 01, 2026
25% $52,039 10% $43,919 90% $70,666 75% $66,039 $60,956 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

  2. Up a level:

    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 Albany, OR. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $52,039 to $66,039 with the average base salary of $60,956. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,626 to $75,318 with the average total cash compensation of $65,359.

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