As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Tennessee is $56,973, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,096 weekly, or $4,748 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 Tennessee vary widely, spanning from $40,817 to $65,749. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,516) and 75th percentile ($61,567), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,749 per year. This $13,051 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, Tennessee Scriptwriter often earn 6.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Tennessee currently ranks 43 nationwide 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 $40,817 TN May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,516 TN May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,973 TN May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,567 TN May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,749 TN May 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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Location Adams, TN Avg. Salary $58,442 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $58,018 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $57,318 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $58,177 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $59,183 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $59,097 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $57,862 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $57,642 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $57,448 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $57,500 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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