As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Arkansas is $55,082, 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 $39,687 to $63,856. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,023) and 75th percentile ($59,674), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,856 per year. This $12,651 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 $39,687 AR July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,023 AR July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,082 AR July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,674 AR July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,856 AR July 01, 2026
25% $47,023 10% $39,687 90% $63,856 75% $59,674 $55,082 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $57,008 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $57,399 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $58,358 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $56,637 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $57,001 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $56,746 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $56,742 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $57,038 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $57,066 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $56,805 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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