As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Wilmington, NC is $55,856, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,074 weekly, or $4,655 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, NC vary widely, spanning from $40,245 to $64,753. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,684) and 75th percentile ($60,513), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,753 per year. This $12,829 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 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 692 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 $40,245 Wilmington, NC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,684 Wilmington, NC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,856 Wilmington, NC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,513 Wilmington, NC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,753 Wilmington, NC July 01, 2026
25% $47,684 10% $40,245 90% $64,753 75% $60,513 $55,856 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $47,684 to $60,513 with the average base salary of $55,856. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,888 to $69,016 with the average total cash compensation of $59,890.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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