As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Boston, MA is $67,752, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,303 weekly, or $5,646 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 Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $48,815 to $78,544. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,840) and 75th percentile ($73,401), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,544 per year. This $15,561 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, Boston Scriptwriter often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 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 $48,815 Boston, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,840 Boston, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,752 Boston, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,401 Boston, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $78,544 Boston, MA July 01, 2026
25% $57,840 10% $48,815 90% $78,544 75% $73,401 $67,752 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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