As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Lewiston, ME is $60,043, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,155 weekly, or $5,004 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 Lewiston, ME vary widely, spanning from $43,261 to $69,607. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,259) and 75th percentile ($65,049), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,607 per year. This $13,790 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, Lewiston Scriptwriter often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. However, Lewiston currently ranks 407 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 $43,261 Lewiston, ME July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,259 Lewiston, ME July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,043 Lewiston, ME July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,049 Lewiston, ME July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,607 Lewiston, ME July 01, 2026
25% $51,259 10% $43,261 90% $69,607 75% $65,049 $60,043 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 Lewiston, ME. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $51,259 to $65,049 with the average base salary of $60,043. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,778 to $74,190 with the average total cash compensation of $64,379.

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About Lewiston, Maine    Lewiston (/ˈluːɪstən/; officially the City of Lewiston, Maine) is the second largest city in Maine and the most central city in Androscoggin County. T....More

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