As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Waipahu, HI is $63,309, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,217 weekly, or $5,276 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 Waipahu, HI vary widely, spanning from $45,615 to $73,394. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,047) and 75th percentile ($68,588), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,394 per year. This $14,541 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, Waipahu Scriptwriter often earn 0.7% higher than national averages. However, Waipahu currently ranks 237 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 $45,615 Waipahu, HI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,047 Waipahu, HI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,309 Waipahu, HI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,588 Waipahu, HI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,394 Waipahu, HI July 01, 2026
25% $54,047 10% $45,615 90% $73,394 75% $68,588 $63,309 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 Waipahu, HI. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $54,047 to $68,588 with the average base salary of $63,309. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,812 to $78,226 with the average total cash compensation of $67,881.

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About Waipahu, Hawaii    Waipahu is located along the northern shore of both Middle Loch and West Loch of Pearl Harbor. Both Interstate H-1 and Farrington Highway (Hawaii Rou....More

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