As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in California is $63,772. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,723 to a high of $81,841, with most professionals earning between $55,371 and $73,230.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $47,723 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $55,371 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $63,772 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $73,230 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $81,841 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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 Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $63,933 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $65,252 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $67,162 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $63,885 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $62,402 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $66,283 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $64,019 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $60,779 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $74,521 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $74,350 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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