As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Saint Louis, MO is $58,903, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,133 weekly, or $4,909 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Saint Louis, MO vary widely, spanning from $42,318 to $68,143. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,221) and 75th percentile ($63,739), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,143 per year. This $13,518 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, Saint Louis Scriptwriter often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Saint Louis currently ranks 497 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 $42,318 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,221 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,903 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,739 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,143 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
25% $50,221 10% $42,318 90% $68,143 75% $63,739 $58,903 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Scriptwriter jobs in Saint Louis, Missouri

Registered Nurses RN- Night Shift

Heritage Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation - OSKALOOSA, KS

Travel OT - Occupational Therapist

Focus Staff - GOLDENDALE, WA

Search More Scriptwriter Jobs in Saint Louis, Missouri

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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/18/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Scriptwriter.

Job Openings for Scriptwriter in Saint Louis, MO

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Scriptwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Scriptwriter, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
50221
63739
58903

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
54320
72249
62695
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $50,221 to $63,739 with the average base salary of $58,903. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,320 to $72,249 with the average total cash compensation of $62,695.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

50221
63739

 

About Saint Louis, Missouri    St. Louis (/seɪnt ˈluːɪs/) is an independent city and major inland port in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated along the western bank of the Mi....More

Saint Louis, Missouri  area prices were up 0.7% from a year ago

Scriptwriter Salary in popular cities: Kansas CitySpringfieldIndependence

Recently searched related titles: Assistant Producer, Audio Producer, Design Producer

Jobs with a similar salary range to Scriptwriter : Certified Pedorthotist, Integrated Producer, Editorial Producer