As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in North Dakota is $60,233, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,158 weekly, or $5,019 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 Dakota vary widely, spanning from $43,230 to $69,613. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,333) and 75th percentile ($65,143), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,613 per year. This $13,810 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 Dakota Scriptwriter often earn 1.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, North Dakota currently ranks 21 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 $43,230 ND September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,333 ND September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,233 ND September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,143 ND September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,613 ND September 01, 2026
25% $51,333 10% $43,230 90% $69,613 75% $65,143 $60,233 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 Mandan, ND Avg. Salary $64,891 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location West Fargo, ND Avg. Salary $62,788 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abercrombie, ND Avg. Salary $63,704 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Absaraka, ND Avg. Salary $63,513 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, ND Avg. Salary $64,886 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agate, ND Avg. Salary $65,038 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, ND Avg. Salary $65,579 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, ND Avg. Salary $65,549 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almont, ND Avg. Salary $65,425 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alsen, ND Avg. Salary $64,900 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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