The salary statistics of writers and editors in the industry sector of utilities are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $57,910 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $73,360 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $92,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $113,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $129,450 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for writers and editors in the industry sector of utilities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) writers and editors is $129,450. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $92,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid writers and editors is $57,910.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry sector of utilities from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $92,740 | 1.74% | 12.41% |
| 2017 | $91,130 | -0.97% | - |
| 2016 | $92,010 | 6.68% | - |
| 2015 | $85,860 | 5.21% | - |
| 2014 | $81,390 | 1.39% | - |
| 2013 | $80,260 | -1.21% | - |
| 2012 | $81,230 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in one industries in the utilities sector are shown below. For detailed writers and editors salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].