As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Lowell, MA is $65,373, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,257 weekly, or $5,448 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 Lowell, MA vary widely, spanning from $47,102 to $75,787. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,809) and 75th percentile ($70,824), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,787 per year. This $15,015 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, Lowell Scriptwriter often earn 1.5% higher than national averages. However, Lowell currently ranks 145 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 $47,102 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,809 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,373 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $70,824 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $75,787 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
25% $55,809 10% $47,102 90% $75,787 75% $70,824 $65,373 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 Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

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

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