The salary statistics and trend of media and communication workers in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries 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 | $28,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for media and communication workers in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries. 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 $126,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent media and communication workers is $28,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of media and communication workers in the industry of Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,500 | 10.68% | -0.79% |
| 2016 | $54,040 | 0.61% | - |
| 2015 | $53,710 | 2.63% | - |
| 2014 | $52,300 | -5.95% | - |
| 2013 | $55,410 | -10.05% | - |
| 2012 | $60,980 | - | - |
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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