As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Altoona, PA is $55,491, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,067 weekly, or $4,624 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 Altoona, PA vary widely, spanning from $39,756 to $64,039. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,255) and 75th percentile ($59,966), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,039 per year. This $12,711 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, Altoona Scriptwriter often earn 8.6% lower than national averages. However, Altoona currently ranks 707 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 $39,756 Altoona, PA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,255 Altoona, PA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,491 Altoona, PA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,966 Altoona, PA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,039 Altoona, PA May 01, 2026
25% $47,255 10% $39,756 90% $64,039 75% $59,966 $55,491 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 Altoona, PA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $47,255 to $59,966 with the average base salary of $55,491. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,284 to $68,211 with the average total cash compensation of $59,192.

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About Altoona, Pennsylvania    Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The popul....More

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