How much does a Scriptwriter make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Tacoma, WA is $62,534. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,797 to a high of $80,253, with most professionals earning between $54,297 and $71,809.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,797 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,297 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,534 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $71,809 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $80,253 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25% $54,297 10% $46,797 90% $80,253 75% $71,809 $62,534 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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $54,297 to $71,809 with the average base salary of $62,534. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,297 to $71,809 with the average total cash compensation of $62,534.

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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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