As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Montana is $57,569, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,107 weekly, or $4,797 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $41,318 to $66,534. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,062) and 75th percentile ($62,261), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,534 per year. This $13,199 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, Montana Scriptwriter often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 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 $41,318 MT September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,062 MT September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,569 MT September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,261 MT September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,534 MT September 01, 2026
25% $49,062 10% $41,318 90% $66,534 75% $62,261 $57,569 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 Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $61,258 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $61,172 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $62,653 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $61,060 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $61,029 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $61,080 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $61,185 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $60,970 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $61,202 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $61,083 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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