As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Shreveport, LA is $55,928, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,076 weekly, or $4,661 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 Shreveport, LA vary widely, spanning from $40,180 to $64,701. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,685) and 75th percentile ($60,520), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,701 per year. This $12,835 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, Shreveport Scriptwriter often earn 3.5% lower than national averages. However, Shreveport currently ranks 685 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 $40,180 Shreveport, LA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,685 Shreveport, LA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,928 Shreveport, LA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,520 Shreveport, LA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,701 Shreveport, LA April 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 Shreveport, Louisiana    Shreveport is located in Northwest Louisiana. It is the center of the Ark-La-Tex region where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. It is also part of ....More

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