The salary statistics and trend of editors in the industry of publishing industries (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare editors salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $109,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for 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) editors is $109,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent editors is $29,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of editors in the industry of Publishing Industries (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,780 | 2.15% | 4.52% |
| 2016 | $54,580 | 0.77% | - |
| 2015 | $54,160 | 1.02% | - |
| 2014 | $53,610 | 0.43% | - |
| 2013 | $53,380 | 0.22% | - |
| 2012 | $53,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of editors in 20 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of editors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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