As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Hawaii is $63,722, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,225 weekly, or $5,310 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 Hawaii vary widely, spanning from $45,653 to $73,537. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,264) and 75th percentile ($68,860), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,537 per year. This $14,596 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, Hawaii Scriptwriter often earn 4.5% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Hawaii currently ranks 9 nationwide 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 $45,653 HI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,264 HI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,722 HI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,860 HI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,537 HI May 01, 2026
25% $54,264 10% $45,653 90% $73,537 75% $68,860 $63,722 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ewa Beach, HI Avg. Salary $67,001 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Kaneohe, HI Avg. Salary $67,025 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Pearl City, HI Avg. Salary $67,012 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Waipahu, HI Avg. Salary $66,983 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aiea, HI Avg. Salary $67,061 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Anahola, HI Avg. Salary $66,181 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Camp H M Smith, HI Avg. Salary $67,069 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Captain Cook, HI Avg. Salary $66,115 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Eleele, HI Avg. Salary $66,316 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Fort Shafter, HI Avg. Salary $67,084 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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