As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Hilo, HI is $62,590, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,204 weekly, or $5,216 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 Hilo, HI vary widely, spanning from $45,097 to $72,560. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,434) and 75th percentile ($67,809), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,560 per year. This $14,375 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, Hilo Scriptwriter often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Hilo currently ranks 269 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 $45,097 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,434 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,590 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,809 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $72,560 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
25% $53,434 10% $45,097 90% $72,560 75% $67,809 $62,590 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 Hilo, HI. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $53,434 to $67,809 with the average base salary of $62,590. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,144 to $77,337 with the average total cash compensation of $67,111.

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About Hilo, Hawaii    Hilo (/ˈhiːloʊ/; Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈhilo]) is the largest town and census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, which....More

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