As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Mesa, AZ is $60,240, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,158 weekly, or $5,020 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 Mesa, AZ vary widely, spanning from $43,403 to $69,836. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,427) and 75th percentile ($65,263), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,836 per year. This $13,836 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, Mesa Scriptwriter often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Mesa currently ranks 384 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 $43,403 Mesa, AZ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,427 Mesa, AZ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,240 Mesa, AZ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,263 Mesa, AZ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,836 Mesa, AZ July 01, 2026
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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 Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

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