As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Wilmington, DE is $61,673, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,186 weekly, or $5,139 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 Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $44,436 to $71,497. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,650) and 75th percentile ($66,815), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,497 per year. This $14,165 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, Wilmington Scriptwriter often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 296 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 $44,436 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $52,650 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,673 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,815 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $71,497 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
25% $52,650 10% $44,436 90% $71,497 75% $66,815 $61,673 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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    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 Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

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