As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Duluth, MN is $58,473, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,124 weekly, or $4,873 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Duluth, MN vary widely, spanning from $42,068 to $67,737. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,886) and 75th percentile ($63,322), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,737 per year. This $13,436 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, Duluth Scriptwriter often earn 6.3% lower than national averages. However, Duluth currently ranks 530 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 $42,068 Duluth, MN March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,886 Duluth, MN March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,473 Duluth, MN March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,322 Duluth, MN March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,737 Duluth, MN March 01, 2026
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Duluth, MN. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $49,886 to $63,322 with the average base salary of $58,473. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,038 to $70,968 with the average total cash compensation of $61,837.

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About Duluth, Minnesota    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land an....More

Duluth, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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