How much does a Scriptwriter make in Sioux City, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Sioux City, IA is $51,966. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,888 to a high of $66,689, with most professionals earning between $45,120 and $59,673.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $38,888 Sioux City,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $45,120 Sioux City,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,966 Sioux City,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,673 Sioux City,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,689 Sioux City,IA April 01, 2025
25% $45,120 10% $38,888 90% $66,689 75% $59,673 $51,966 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 Sioux City, IA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $45,120 to $59,673 with the average base salary of $51,966. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,120 to $59,673 with the average total cash compensation of $51,966.

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About Sioux City, Iowa    Sioux City (/suː/) is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 82,684 in the 20....More

Sioux City, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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