The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of construction of buildings are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,270 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of construction of buildings. 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 $97,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $38,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Construction of Buildings from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,940 | -2.24% | 29.01% |
| 2016 | $71,510 | 1.83% | - |
| 2015 | $70,200 | 5.20% | - |
| 2014 | $66,550 | 25.39% | - |
| 2012 | $49,650 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in eight industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and editors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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