Scriptwriter Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

Scriptwriter Salary in Knoxville, TN

How much does a Scriptwriter make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Knoxville, TN is $53,047. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,697 to a high of $68,077, with most professionals earning between $46,059 and $60,914.

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10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $39,697 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,059 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,047 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,914 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,077 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $46,059 10% $39,697 90% $68,077 75% $60,914 $53,047 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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,059 to $60,914 with the average base salary of $53,047. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,059 to $60,914 with the average total cash compensation of $53,047.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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