The salary statistics and trend of media and communication workers in the industry of publishing industries (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare media and communication worker salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $103,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for media and communication workers in the industry of publishing industries (except internet). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) media and communication workers is $103,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent media and communication workers is $25,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of media and communication workers in the industry of Publishing Industries (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,690 | 2.76% | 7.95% |
| 2016 | $49,290 | 1.99% | - |
| 2015 | $48,310 | 2.17% | - |
| 2014 | $47,260 | 0.85% | - |
| 2013 | $46,860 | 0.43% | - |
| 2012 | $46,660 | - | - |
The average salaries of media and communication workers in 21 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of media and communication workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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