The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of printing and related support activities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,210 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of printing and related support activities. 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 $72,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $34,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Printing and Related Support Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,210 | 13.56% | 28.02% |
| 2016 | $43,400 | -0.05% | - |
| 2015 | $43,420 | 12.51% | - |
| 2014 | $37,990 | -5.66% | - |
| 2013 | $40,140 | 9.97% | - |
| 2012 | $36,140 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in 56 industries within the manufacturing 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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