The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of nonresidential building construction 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 | $39,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,350 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of nonresidential building construction. 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 $99,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $39,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $71,150 | -0.83% | -0.83% |
| 2016 | $71,740 | 5.05% | - |
| 2015 | $68,120 | 4.17% | - |
| 2014 | $65,280 | -9.90% | - |
| 2012 | $71,740 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | |
| Building Equipment Contractors | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | |
| Construction of Buildings | |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
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