How much does a Scriptwriter make in Erie, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Erie, PA is $55,573. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,456 to a high of $71,717, with most professionals earning between $48,707 and $64,023.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $42,456 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,707 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,573 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,023 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $71,717 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
25% $48,707 10% $42,456 90% $71,717 75% $64,023 $55,573 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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $48,707 to $64,023 with the average base salary of $55,573. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,953 to $64,496 with the average total cash compensation of $56,102.

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About Erie, Pennsylvania    Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake a....More

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