The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers. 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 authors is $95,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $40,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $58,820 | 7.48% | 19.57% |
| 2015 | $54,420 | 11.25% | - |
| 2014 | $48,300 | 1.76% | - |
| 2013 | $47,450 | 0.30% | - |
| 2012 | $47,310 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in seven industries within the wholesale trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and authors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
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