As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Erie, PA is $54,857, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,055 weekly, or $4,571 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Erie, PA vary widely, spanning from $39,302 to $63,308. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,715) and 75th percentile ($59,280), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,308 per year. This $12,565 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, Erie Scriptwriter often earn 9.6% lower than national averages. However, Erie currently ranks 739 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 $39,302 Erie, PA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,715 Erie, PA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,857 Erie, PA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,280 Erie, PA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,308 Erie, PA May 01, 2026
25% $46,715 10% $39,302 90% $63,308 75% $59,280 $54,857 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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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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