The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of publishing industries (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,930 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,180 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors 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 authors is $102,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $24,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Publishing Industries (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,670 | -1.78% | 9.61% |
| 2016 | $51,570 | -2.60% | - |
| 2015 | $52,910 | 10.09% | - |
| 2014 | $47,570 | 4.58% | - |
| 2013 | $45,390 | -0.90% | - |
| 2012 | $45,800 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in 19 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and authors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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