Scriptwriter Salary in Detroit, Michigan

Scriptwriter Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does a Scriptwriter make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Detroit, MI is $57,822. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,271 to a high of $74,206, with most professionals earning between $50,206 and $66,398.

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10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $43,271 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,206 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,822 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,398 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $74,206 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $50,206 10% $43,271 90% $74,206 75% $66,398 $57,822 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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66398
57822
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $50,206 to $66,398 with the average base salary of $57,822. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,206 to $66,398 with the average total cash compensation of $57,822.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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