How much does a Scriptwriter make in Las Vegas, NV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Las Vegas, NV is $61,512. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,992 to a high of $79,380, with most professionals earning between $53,911 and $70,865.

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 $46,992 Las Vegas,NV March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,911 Las Vegas,NV March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,512 Las Vegas,NV March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $70,865 Las Vegas,NV March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $79,380 Las Vegas,NV March 01, 2025
25% $53,911 10% $46,992 90% $79,380 75% $70,865 $61,512 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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  1. This Job:

    Scriptwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    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 Las Vegas, NV. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $53,911 to $70,865 with the average base salary of $61,512. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,180 to $71,389 with the average total cash compensation of $62,097.

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