As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Vermont is $59,844, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,151 weekly, or $4,987 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 Vermont vary widely, spanning from $43,118 to $69,376. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,089) and 75th percentile ($64,833), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,376 per year. This $13,744 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, Vermont Scriptwriter often earn 1.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Vermont currently ranks 24 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 $43,118 VT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,089 VT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,844 VT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,833 VT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,376 VT July 01, 2026
25% $51,089 10% $43,118 90% $69,376 75% $64,833 $59,844 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Barre, VT Avg. Salary $65,247 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Bennington, VT Avg. Salary $65,575 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Essex, VT Avg. Salary $65,452 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Williston, VT Avg. Salary $65,464 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamant, VT Avg. Salary $65,149 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, VT Avg. Salary $65,073 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alburgh, VT Avg. Salary $65,175 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Arlington, VT Avg. Salary $65,344 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ascutney, VT Avg. Salary $65,133 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Averill, VT Avg. Salary $64,674 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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