Scriptwriter Salary in Roanoke, Virginia

Scriptwriter Salary in Roanoke, VA

How much does a Scriptwriter make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Roanoke, VA is $53,220. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,827 to a high of $68,299, with most professionals earning between $46,210 and $61,113.

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10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $39,827 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,210 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,220 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,113 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,299 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25% $46,210 10% $39,827 90% $68,299 75% $61,113 $53,220 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,210 to $61,113 with the average base salary of $53,220. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,210 to $61,113 with the average total cash compensation of $53,220.

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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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