As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Shreveport, LA is $55,935, 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 San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Shreveport, LA vary widely, spanning from $40,302 to $64,845. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,752) and 75th percentile ($60,599), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,845 per year. This $12,847 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 690 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 $40,302 Shreveport, LA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,752 Shreveport, LA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,935 Shreveport, LA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,599 Shreveport, LA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,845 Shreveport, LA 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Shreveport, LA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $47,752 to $60,599 with the average base salary of $55,935. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,962 to $69,114 with the average total cash compensation of $59,975.

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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

Shreveport, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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