As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in North Carolina is $57,941, 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 $41,747 to $67,171. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,465) and 75th percentile ($62,772), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,171 per year. This $13,307 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 $41,747 NC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,465 NC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,941 NC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,772 NC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,171 NC July 01, 2026
25% $49,465 10% $41,747 90% $67,171 75% $62,772 $57,941 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 $58,795 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $60,024 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $58,868 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $60,185 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $60,074 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $58,429 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $59,649 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $61,969 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $58,256 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $58,667 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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