How much does a Scriptwriter make in Bismarck, ND?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Bismarck, ND is $57,499. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,029 to a high of $73,790, with most professionals earning between $49,925 and $66,026.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $43,029 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,925 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,499 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,026 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,790 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
25% $49,925 10% $43,029 90% $73,790 75% $66,026 $57,499 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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  1. This Job:

    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 Bismarck, ND. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $49,925 to $66,026 with the average base salary of $57,499. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,925 to $66,026 with the average total cash compensation of $57,499.

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About Bismarck, North Dakota    Bismarck (/ˈbɪzmɑːrk/) is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second-most populous city i....More

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