How much does a Scriptwriter make in Fort Smith, AR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Fort Smith, AR is $50,503. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,794 to a high of $64,812, with most professionals earning between $43,850 and $57,993.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $37,794 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $43,850 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,503 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,993 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,812 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
25% $43,850 10% $37,794 90% $64,812 75% $57,993 $50,503 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 Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $43,850 to $57,993 with the average base salary of $50,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,850 to $57,993 with the average total cash compensation of $50,503.

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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

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

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