As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Virginia is $61,393, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,181 weekly, or $5,116 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $43,984 to $70,850. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,280) and 75th percentile ($66,343), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,850 per year. This $14,063 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, Virginia Scriptwriter often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $43,984 VA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $52,280 VA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,393 VA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,343 VA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $70,850 VA May 01, 2026
25% $52,280 10% $43,984 90% $70,850 75% $66,343 $61,393 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $70,864 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $62,588 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $58,570 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $61,315 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $60,821 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $60,368 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $61,351 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $67,656 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $71,028 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $59,014 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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