As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Augusta, ME is $58,883, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,132 weekly, or $4,907 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 Augusta, ME vary widely, spanning from $42,426 to $68,263. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,269) and 75th percentile ($63,793), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,263 per year. This $13,524 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, Augusta Scriptwriter often earn 0.9% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 485 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 $42,426 Augusta, ME July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,269 Augusta, ME July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,883 Augusta, ME July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,793 Augusta, ME July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,263 Augusta, ME July 01, 2026
25% $50,269 10% $42,426 90% $68,263 75% $63,793 $58,883 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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About Augusta, Maine    Augusta is the state capital of the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County. The city's population was 19,136 at the 2010 census, m....More

Augusta, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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