Some pipefitters specialize: 1  Gasfitters install pipes that provide natural gas to heating and cooling systems and to stoves. 2  Sprinklerfitters install and repair fire sprinkler systems in businesses, factories, and residential buildings. 3  Steamfitters install pipe systems that move steam under high pressure.
Work environment: Video game writers work both from home and in the development office. They spend the majority of their time reading books or working on their computers. Salary: Starting salary around $60,000; more experienced writers can make $150,000 and up.
With all of these factors taken into consideration, the average (full-time) screenwriters is estimated to make $70,117 per script, on average. That figure is an average based to the typical industry high of $91,000 and low of $48,000. However, all situations are different. More studios are choosing to take optioned screenplays at a lower budget because more independent films are receiving theatrical releases and high praise than in years past.