As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Lubbock, TX is $54,429, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,047 weekly, or $4,536 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 Lubbock, TX vary widely, spanning from $39,217 to $63,099. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,466) and 75th percentile ($58,968), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,099 per year. This $12,502 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, Lubbock Scriptwriter often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. However, Lubbock currently ranks 759 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 $39,217 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,466 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,429 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,968 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,099 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
25% $46,466 10% $39,217 90% $63,099 75% $58,968 $54,429 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 Lubbock, TX. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,466 to $58,968 with the average base salary of $54,429. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,563 to $67,254 with the average total cash compensation of $58,360.

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About Lubbock, Texas    Lubbock (/ˈlʌbək/ LUB-ək) is the 11th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 256,04....More

Lubbock, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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