Scriptwriter Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

Scriptwriter Salary in Lincoln, NE

How much does a Scriptwriter make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Lincoln, NE is $53,949. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,372 to a high of $69,234, with most professionals earning between $46,842 and $61,950.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $40,372 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,842 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,949 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,950 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,234 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25% $46,842 10% $40,372 90% $69,234 75% $61,950 $53,949 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 Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,842 to $61,950 with the average base salary of $53,949. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,842 to $61,950 with the average total cash compensation of $53,949.

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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

Lincoln, Nebraska  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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