Scriptwriter Salary in Springfield, Missouri

Scriptwriter Salary in Springfield, MO

How much does a Scriptwriter make in Springfield, MO?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Springfield, MO is $51,272. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,369 to a high of $65,799, with most professionals earning between $44,518 and $58,876.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $38,369 Springfield,MO May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $44,518 Springfield,MO May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,272 Springfield,MO May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,876 Springfield,MO May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,799 Springfield,MO May 01, 2025
25% $44,518 10% $38,369 90% $65,799 75% $58,876 $51,272 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

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    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Springfield, MO. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $44,518 to $58,876 with the average base salary of $51,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,448 to $62,519 with the average total cash compensation of $54,383.

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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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