As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Greenville, MS is $54,204, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,042 weekly, or $4,517 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 Greenville, MS vary widely, spanning from $39,054 to $62,838. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,274) and 75th percentile ($58,723), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,838 per year. This $12,449 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, Greenville Scriptwriter often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Greenville currently ranks 768 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 $39,054 Greenville, MS July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,274 Greenville, MS July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,204 Greenville, MS July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,723 Greenville, MS July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,838 Greenville, MS July 01, 2026
25% $46,274 10% $39,054 90% $62,838 75% $58,723 $54,204 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 Greenville, MS. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,274 to $58,723 with the average base salary of $54,204. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,353 to $66,975 with the average total cash compensation of $58,118.

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About Greenville, Mississippi    Greenville is a city in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 34,400 at the 2010 census. It is lo....More

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