As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Jamestown, NY is $57,868, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,113 weekly, or $4,822 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 Jamestown, NY vary widely, spanning from $41,694 to $67,086. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,402) and 75th percentile ($62,693), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,086 per year. This $13,291 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, Jamestown Scriptwriter often earn 10.7% lower than national averages. However, Jamestown currently ranks 564 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 $41,694 Jamestown, NY July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,402 Jamestown, NY July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,868 Jamestown, NY July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,693 Jamestown, NY July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,086 Jamestown, NY 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 Jamestown, New York    Jamestown is a city in southern Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census and was estimated at 29,591 i....More

Jamestown, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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