As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Scranton, PA is $58,130, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,118 weekly, or $4,844 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $41,883 to $67,390. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,626) and 75th percentile ($62,977), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,390 per year. This $13,351 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, Scranton Scriptwriter often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 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 $41,883 Scranton, PA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,626 Scranton, PA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,130 Scranton, PA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,977 Scranton, PA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,390 Scranton, PA July 01, 2026
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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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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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