As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Rochester, MN is $61,124, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,175 weekly, or $5,094 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 Rochester, MN vary widely, spanning from $44,040 to $70,861. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,182) and 75th percentile ($66,220), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,861 per year. This $14,038 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, Rochester Scriptwriter often earn 2.0% higher than national averages. However, Rochester currently ranks 334 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 $44,040 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $52,182 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,124 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,220 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $70,861 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
25% $52,182 10% $44,040 90% $70,861 75% $66,220 $61,124 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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