As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Fayetteville, AR is $55,387, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,065 weekly, or $4,616 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 Fayetteville, AR vary widely, spanning from $39,906 to $64,209. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,284) and 75th percentile ($60,005), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,209 per year. This $12,721 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, Fayetteville Scriptwriter often earn 0.6% lower than national averages. However, Fayetteville currently ranks 710 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 $39,906 Fayetteville, AR July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,284 Fayetteville, AR July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,387 Fayetteville, AR July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,005 Fayetteville, AR July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,209 Fayetteville, AR July 01, 2026
25% $47,284 10% $39,906 90% $64,209 75% $60,005 $55,387 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

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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 Fayetteville, AR. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $47,284 to $60,005 with the average base salary of $55,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,452 to $68,436 with the average total cash compensation of $59,387.

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About Fayetteville, Arkansas    Fayetteville is the third-largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. The city is centrally located within the county and has been....More

Fayetteville, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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