As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Sheridan, WY is $59,637, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,147 weekly, or $4,970 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 Sheridan, WY vary widely, spanning from $42,969 to $69,137. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,912) and 75th percentile ($64,609), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,137 per year. This $13,697 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, Sheridan Scriptwriter often earn 2.0% lower than national averages. However, Sheridan currently ranks 425 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 $42,969 Sheridan, WY July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,912 Sheridan, WY July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,637 Sheridan, WY July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,609 Sheridan, WY July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,137 Sheridan, WY July 01, 2026
25% $50,912 10% $42,969 90% $69,137 75% $64,609 $59,637 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Scriptwriter jobs in Sheridan, Wyoming
Search More Scriptwriter Jobs in Sheridan, Wyoming

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 Sheridan, WY

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

 
 
 
50912
64609
59637

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
55401
73688
63944
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Sheridan, WY. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $50,912 to $64,609 with the average base salary of $59,637. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,401 to $73,688 with the average total cash compensation of $63,944.

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.

50912
64609

 

About Sheridan, Wyoming    Sheridan is a city in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. The 2010 census put the population at 17,444 and a Micropolitan Statistical Area of 29,....More

Sheridan, Wyoming  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

Scriptwriter Salary in popular cities: CheyenneCasperLaramie

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

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