As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Lynchburg, VA is $55,252, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,063 weekly, or $4,604 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 Lynchburg, VA vary widely, spanning from $39,810 to $64,054. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,169) and 75th percentile ($59,859), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,054 per year. This $12,690 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, Lynchburg Scriptwriter often earn 10.0% lower than national averages. However, Lynchburg currently ranks 719 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 $39,810 Lynchburg, VA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,169 Lynchburg, VA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,252 Lynchburg, VA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,859 Lynchburg, VA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,054 Lynchburg, VA July 01, 2026
25% $47,169 10% $39,810 90% $64,054 75% $59,859 $55,252 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 Lynchburg, VA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $47,169 to $59,859 with the average base salary of $55,252. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,328 to $68,271 with the average total cash compensation of $59,243.

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About Lynchburg, Virginia    Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2017 cens....More

Lynchburg, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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