As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Arkansas is $55,077, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,059 weekly, or $4,590 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 Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $39,459 to $63,561. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,902) and 75th percentile ($59,518), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,561 per year. This $12,616 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, Arkansas Scriptwriter often earn 9.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 nationwide 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 $39,459 AR May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,902 AR May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,077 AR May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,518 AR May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,561 AR May 01, 2026
25% $46,902 10% $39,459 90% $63,561 75% $59,518 $55,077 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $56,712 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $57,101 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $58,055 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $56,342 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $56,704 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $56,451 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $56,447 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $56,741 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $56,769 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $56,509 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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