As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Great Falls, MT is $54,710, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,052 weekly, or $4,559 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 Great Falls, MT vary widely, spanning from $39,419 to $63,425. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,706) and 75th percentile ($59,271), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,425 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, Great Falls Scriptwriter often earn 5.0% lower than national averages. However, Great Falls currently ranks 746 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 $39,419 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,706 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,710 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,271 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,425 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
25% $46,706 10% $39,419 90% $63,425 75% $59,271 $54,710 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Great Falls, MT. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,706 to $59,271 with the average base salary of $54,710. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,823 to $67,600 with the average total cash compensation of $58,661.

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About Great Falls, Montana    Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The pop....More

Great Falls, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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