How much does a Scriptwriter make in Portland, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Portland, OR is $60,580. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,335 to a high of $77,745, with most professionals earning between $52,600 and $69,565.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $45,335 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $52,600 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,580 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,565 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $77,745 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
25% $52,600 10% $45,335 90% $77,745 75% $69,565 $60,580 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Portland, OR. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $52,600 to $69,565 with the average base salary of $60,580. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,600 to $69,565 with the average total cash compensation of $60,580.

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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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