As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in North Carolina is $57,936, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,114 weekly, or $4,828 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $41,508 to $66,861. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,337) and 75th percentile ($62,607), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,861 per year. This $13,270 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, North Carolina Scriptwriter often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $41,508 NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,337 NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,936 NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,607 NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,861 NC May 01, 2026
25% $49,337 10% $41,508 90% $66,861 75% $62,607 $57,936 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 Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $58,489 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $59,712 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $58,562 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $59,872 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $59,761 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $58,125 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $59,339 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $61,647 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $57,953 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $58,362 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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