As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Mississippi is $54,370, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,046 weekly, or $4,531 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 Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $38,952 to $62,745. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,300) and 75th percentile ($58,753), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,745 per year. This $12,453 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, Mississippi Scriptwriter often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 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 $38,952 MS May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,300 MS May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,370 MS May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,753 MS May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,745 MS May 01, 2026
25% $46,300 10% $38,952 90% $62,745 75% $58,753 $54,370 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 Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $59,752 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $56,866 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $55,376 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $55,868 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $56,446 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $55,699 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $55,647 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $56,752 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $57,349 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $58,809 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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