As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Minnesota is $62,392, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,200 weekly, or $5,199 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $44,954 to $72,331. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,264) and 75th percentile ($67,594), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,331 per year. This $14,330 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, Minnesota Scriptwriter often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $44,954 MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,264 MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,392 MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,594 MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $72,331 MN July 01, 2026
25% $53,264 10% $44,954 90% $72,331 75% $67,594 $62,392 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 Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $66,470 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $67,254 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $62,477 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $63,717 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $62,305 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $61,280 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $66,504 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $62,541 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $62,478 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $62,513 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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