As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Massachusetts is $66,355, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,276 weekly, or $5,530 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $47,809 to $76,925. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,648) and 75th percentile ($71,888), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,925 per year. This $15,240 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, Massachusetts Scriptwriter often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide 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 $47,809 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,648 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,355 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $71,888 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $76,925 MA July 01, 2026
25% $56,648 10% $47,809 90% $76,925 75% $71,888 $66,355 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $67,809 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $69,084 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $68,550 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $69,235 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $68,565 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $71,902 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $68,510 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $71,893 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $71,899 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $70,617 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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