As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Iowa is $58,355, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,122 weekly, or $4,863 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 Iowa vary widely, spanning from $41,882 to $67,443. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,733) and 75th percentile ($63,112), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,443 per year. This $13,379 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, Iowa Scriptwriter often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 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 $41,882 IA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,733 IA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,355 IA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,112 IA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,443 IA September 01, 2026
25% $49,733 10% $41,882 90% $67,443 75% $63,112 $58,355 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 Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $60,887 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $63,258 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $61,189 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $63,080 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $61,520 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $60,950 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $61,102 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $59,749 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $60,797 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $61,372 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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