As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Pierre, SD is $51,362, equivalent to $25 per hour, $988 weekly, or $4,280 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $36,900 to $59,419. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,792) and 75th percentile ($55,579), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,419 per year. This $11,787 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, Pierre Scriptwriter often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 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 $36,900 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $43,792 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,362 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,579 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,419 Pierre, SD April 01, 2026
25% $43,792 10% $36,900 90% $59,419 75% $55,579 $51,362 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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    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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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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