As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Narragansett, RI is $63,853, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,228 weekly, or $5,321 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Narragansett, RI vary widely, spanning from $45,874 to $73,869. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,442) and 75th percentile ($69,096), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,869 per year. This $14,654 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, Narragansett Scriptwriter often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Narragansett currently ranks 226 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 $45,874 Narragansett, RI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,442 Narragansett, RI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,853 Narragansett, RI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,096 Narragansett, RI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,869 Narragansett, RI April 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Narragansett, RI. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $54,442 to $69,096 with the average base salary of $63,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,885 to $78,320 with the average total cash compensation of $67,964.

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About Narragansett, Rhode Island    Narragansett is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 15,868 at the 2010 census. However, during the summer mon....More

Narragansett, Rhode Island  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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