How much does a Scriptwriter make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Columbus, OH is $56,296. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,129 to a high of $72,247, with most professionals earning between $48,880 and $64,645.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $42,129 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,880 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,296 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,645 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $72,247 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
25% $48,880 10% $42,129 90% $72,247 75% $64,645 $56,296 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $48,880 to $64,645 with the average base salary of $56,296. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,880 to $64,645 with the average total cash compensation of $56,296.

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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