How much does a Scriptwriter make in Rochester, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Rochester, MN is $57,961. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,375 to a high of $74,384, with most professionals earning between $50,326 and $66,557.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $43,375 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,326 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,961 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,557 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $74,384 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
25% $50,326 10% $43,375 90% $74,384 75% $66,557 $57,961 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 Rochester, MN. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $50,326 to $66,557 with the average base salary of $57,961. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,326 to $66,557 with the average total cash compensation of $57,961.

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About Rochester, Minnesota    Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork i....More

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