As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Houston, TX is $60,740, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,168 weekly, or $5,062 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $43,763 to $70,415. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,854) and 75th percentile ($65,804), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,415 per year. This $13,950 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, Houston Scriptwriter often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 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 $43,763 Houston, TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,854 Houston, TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,740 Houston, TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,804 Houston, TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $70,415 Houston, TX July 01, 2026
25% $51,854 10% $43,763 90% $70,415 75% $65,804 $60,740 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $51,854 to $65,804 with the average base salary of $60,740. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,425 to $75,051 with the average total cash compensation of $65,126.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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