The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $45,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $56,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $108,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $123,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $123,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $45,950.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,650 | 12.67% | 19.10% |
| 2016 | $65,190 | -34.13% | - |
| 2015 | $87,440 | 38.47% | - |
| 2014 | $53,800 | -12.25% | - |
| 2012 | $60,390 | - | - |
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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