How much does a Scriptwriter make in Saint Paul, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Saint Paul, MN is $60,511. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,283 to a high of $77,656, with most professionals earning between $52,540 and $69,485.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $45,283 Saint Paul,MN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $52,540 Saint Paul,MN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,511 Saint Paul,MN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,485 Saint Paul,MN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $77,656 Saint Paul,MN April 01, 2025
25% $52,540 10% $45,283 90% $77,656 75% $69,485 $60,511 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 Saint Paul, MN. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $52,540 to $69,485 with the average base salary of $60,511. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,540 to $69,485 with the average total cash compensation of $60,511.

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