The salary statistics of writers and editors in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,210 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,810 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for writers and editors in the industry sector of 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 $97,810. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid writers and editors is $33,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $63,210 | -6.91% | 15.35% |
| 2017 | $67,580 | 0.74% | - |
| 2016 | $67,080 | -9.84% | - |
| 2015 | $73,680 | 14.02% | - |
| 2014 | $63,350 | 13.80% | - |
| 2013 | $54,610 | 2.01% | - |
| 2012 | $53,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in two industries in the construction 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 |
|---|---|
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].