As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Hattiesburg, MS is $53,031, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,020 weekly, or $4,419 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 Hattiesburg, MS vary widely, spanning from $38,209 to $61,479. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,273) and 75th percentile ($57,453), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,479 per year. This $12,180 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, Hattiesburg Scriptwriter often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Hattiesburg currently ranks 796 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 $38,209 Hattiesburg, MS July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $45,273 Hattiesburg, MS July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,031 Hattiesburg, MS July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,453 Hattiesburg, MS July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,479 Hattiesburg, MS July 01, 2026
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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 Hattiesburg, MS. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $45,273 to $57,453 with the average base salary of $53,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,264 to $65,526 with the average total cash compensation of $56,861.

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About Hattiesburg, Mississippi    Hattiesburg is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, primarily in Forrest County (where it is the county seat) and extending west into Lamar County....More

Hattiesburg, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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