As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Hyannis, MA is $65,098, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,252 weekly, or $5,425 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 Hyannis, MA vary widely, spanning from $46,903 to $75,467. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,574) and 75th percentile ($70,525), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,467 per year. This $14,951 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, Hyannis Scriptwriter often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Hyannis currently ranks 155 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 $46,903 Hyannis, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,574 Hyannis, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,098 Hyannis, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $70,525 Hyannis, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $75,467 Hyannis, MA 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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About Hyannis, Massachusetts    Hyannis /ˌhaɪˈænɪs/ is the largest of the seven villages in the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is the commercial and tran....More

Hyannis, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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