As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Middlesex, NJ is $68,246, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,312 weekly, or $5,687 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 Middlesex, NJ vary widely, spanning from $49,171 to $79,116. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,261) and 75th percentile ($73,936), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,116 per year. This $15,675 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, Middlesex Scriptwriter often earn 3.3% higher than national averages. However, Middlesex currently ranks 53 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 $49,171 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,261 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,246 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,936 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $79,116 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
25% $58,261 10% $49,171 90% $79,116 75% $73,936 $68,246 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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  1. This Job:

    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 Middlesex, NJ. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $58,261 to $73,936 with the average base salary of $68,246. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,398 to $84,325 with the average total cash compensation of $73,174.

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About Middlesex, New Jersey    Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,635 reflec....More

Middlesex, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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