As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Weymouth, MA is $66,390, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,277 weekly, or $5,533 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 Weymouth, MA vary widely, spanning from $47,564 to $76,617. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,536) and 75th percentile ($71,743), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,617 per year. This $15,207 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, Weymouth Scriptwriter often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Weymouth currently ranks 110 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 $47,564 Weymouth, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,536 Weymouth, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,390 Weymouth, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $71,743 Weymouth, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $76,617 Weymouth, MA 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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    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 Weymouth, Massachusetts    Weymouth is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, one of 13 Massachusetts municipalities that city forms of government while retaining "town of" in....More

Weymouth, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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