Writers and Authors Salary in the Industry of Used Merchandise Stores

The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of used merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$16,430
25th Percentile Wage
$17,430
50th Percentile Wage
$19,100
75th Percentile Wage
$21,080
90th Percentile Wage
$23,150

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of used merchandise stores. 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 $23,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $19,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $16,430.

Table 3. Compare Writers and Authors Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of writers and authors in seven industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. It is noted that with a salary of $19,100, the used merchandise stores industry is the lowest paying industry for writers and authors within the sector of retail trade. For salary information of writers and authors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Direct Selling Establishments
$56,760
Sporting Goods Stores
$44,190
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
$29,260
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
$28,680
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
$19,880
Automobile Dealers
$19,590
Used Merchandise Stores
$19,100

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