As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Madison, WI is $60,069, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,155 weekly, or $5,006 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $43,280 to $69,638. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,281) and 75th percentile ($65,078), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,638 per year. This $13,797 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, Madison Scriptwriter often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $43,280 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,281 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,069 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,078 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,638 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
25% $51,281 10% $43,280 90% $69,638 75% $65,078 $60,069 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 Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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