As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Pittsfield, MA is $62,551, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,203 weekly, or $5,213 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 Pittsfield, MA vary widely, spanning from $45,068 to $72,515. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,400) and 75th percentile ($67,766), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,515 per year. This $14,366 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, Pittsfield Scriptwriter often earn 5.7% higher than national averages. However, Pittsfield currently ranks 270 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 $45,068 Pittsfield, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,400 Pittsfield, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,551 Pittsfield, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,766 Pittsfield, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $72,515 Pittsfield, MA July 01, 2026
25% $53,400 10% $45,068 90% $72,515 75% $67,766 $62,551 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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  1. This Job:

    Scriptwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Pittsfield, Massachusetts    Pittsfield is located at 42°27′N 73°15′W / 42.450°N 73.250°W / 42.450; -73.250 (42.4522, -73.2515). According to the United States Census Bureau, t....More

Pittsfield, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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