As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Billings, MT is $58,848, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,132 weekly, or $4,904 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 Billings, MT vary widely, spanning from $42,400 to $68,222. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,239) and 75th percentile ($63,755), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,222 per year. This $13,516 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, Billings Scriptwriter often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Billings currently ranks 489 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 $42,400 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,239 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,848 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,755 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,222 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
25% $50,239 10% $42,400 90% $68,222 75% $63,755 $58,848 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 Billings, MT. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $50,239 to $63,755 with the average base salary of $58,848. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,668 to $72,713 with the average total cash compensation of $63,098.

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About Billings, Montana    Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of ....More

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