As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Maine is $59,436, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,143 weekly, or $4,953 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Maine vary widely, spanning from $42,761 to $68,852. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,708) and 75th percentile ($64,365), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,852 per year. This $13,657 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, Maine Scriptwriter often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Maine currently ranks 26 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 $42,761 ME March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,708 ME March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,436 ME March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,365 ME March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,852 ME March 01, 2026
25% $50,708 10% $42,761 90% $68,852 75% $64,365 $59,436 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Saco, ME Avg. Salary $64,143 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Windham, ME Avg. Salary $64,226 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abbot, ME Avg. Salary $60,523 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Acton, ME Avg. Salary $64,469 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Addison, ME Avg. Salary $60,523 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Albion, ME Avg. Salary $60,523 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alfred, ME Avg. Salary $64,756 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alna, ME Avg. Salary $63,632 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Andover, ME Avg. Salary $63,632 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Anson, ME Avg. Salary $60,523 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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