How much does a Scriptwriter make in Cedar Rapids, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Cedar Rapids, IA is $55,319. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,398 to a high of $70,993, with most professionals earning between $48,032 and $63,523.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $41,398 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,032 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,319 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,523 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $70,993 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
25% $48,032 10% $41,398 90% $70,993 75% $63,523 $55,319 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

  2. Up a level:

    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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