The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of publishing industries (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $109,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors 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) writers and editors is $109,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $29,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Publishing Industries (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,710 | 2.19% | 5.85% |
| 2016 | $55,470 | 0.83% | - |
| 2015 | $55,010 | 1.98% | - |
| 2014 | $53,920 | 1.02% | - |
| 2013 | $53,370 | -0.04% | - |
| 2012 | $53,390 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in 20 industries within the information 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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