As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Kansas City, MO is $59,429, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,143 weekly, or $4,952 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 Kansas City, MO vary widely, spanning from $42,819 to $68,896. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,735) and 75th percentile ($64,384), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,896 per year. This $13,649 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, Kansas City Scriptwriter often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Kansas City currently ranks 435 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 $42,819 Kansas City, MO July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,735 Kansas City, MO July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,429 Kansas City, MO July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,384 Kansas City, MO July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,896 Kansas City, MO July 01, 2026
25% $50,735 10% $42,819 90% $68,896 75% $64,384 $59,429 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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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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