As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Lafayette, LA is $55,106, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,060 weekly, or $4,592 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 Lafayette, LA vary widely, spanning from $39,704 to $63,884. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,044) and 75th percentile ($59,701), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,884 per year. This $12,657 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, Lafayette Scriptwriter often earn 4.9% lower than national averages. However, Lafayette currently ranks 725 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 $39,704 Lafayette, LA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,044 Lafayette, LA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,106 Lafayette, LA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,701 Lafayette, LA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,884 Lafayette, LA July 01, 2026
25% $47,044 10% $39,704 90% $63,884 75% $59,701 $55,106 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 Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

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