As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Lawrence, MA is $64,404, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,239 weekly, or $5,367 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 Lawrence, MA vary widely, spanning from $46,404 to $74,663. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,982) and 75th percentile ($69,774), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,663 per year. This $14,792 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, Lawrence Scriptwriter often earn 2.9% higher than national averages. However, Lawrence currently ranks 183 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 $46,404 Lawrence, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,982 Lawrence, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,404 Lawrence, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,774 Lawrence, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $74,663 Lawrence, MA July 01, 2026
25% $54,982 10% $46,404 90% $74,663 75% $69,774 $64,404 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 Lawrence, Massachusetts    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2), of which 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is land and 0....More

Lawrence, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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