As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Texarkana, AR is $53,601, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,031 weekly, or $4,467 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 Texarkana, AR vary widely, spanning from $38,620 to $62,140. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,760) and 75th percentile ($58,071), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,140 per year. This $12,311 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, Texarkana Scriptwriter often earn 2.7% lower than national averages. However, Texarkana currently ranks 789 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 $38,620 Texarkana, AR July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $45,760 Texarkana, AR July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,601 Texarkana, AR July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,071 Texarkana, AR July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,140 Texarkana, AR 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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About Texarkana, Arkansas    Texarkana is a city in Arkansas and the county seat of Miller County. The city is located across the state line from its twin city, Texarkana, Texas. ....More

Texarkana, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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