As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Bangor, ME is $58,405, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,123 weekly, or $4,867 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 Bangor, ME vary widely, spanning from $42,081 to $67,708. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,860) and 75th percentile ($63,274), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,708 per year. This $13,414 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, Bangor Scriptwriter often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Bangor currently ranks 516 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 $42,081 Bangor, ME July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,860 Bangor, ME July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,405 Bangor, ME July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,274 Bangor, ME July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,708 Bangor, ME July 01, 2026
25% $49,860 10% $42,081 90% $67,708 75% $63,274 $58,405 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 Bangor, ME. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $49,860 to $63,274 with the average base salary of $58,405. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,256 to $72,166 with the average total cash compensation of $62,623.

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About Bangor, Maine    Bangor is located at 44°48′N 68°48′W / 44.8°N 68.8°W / 44.8; -68.8. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.5....More

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

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