The salary statistics and trend of editors in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries 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 | $33,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $92,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $142,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for editors 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) editors is $142,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent editors is $33,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of editors in the industry of Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,510 | 3.80% | 4.78% |
| 2016 | $58,210 | 0.58% | - |
| 2015 | $57,870 | 3.94% | - |
| 2014 | $55,590 | -1.58% | - |
| 2013 | $56,470 | -2.04% | - |
| 2012 | $57,620 | - | - |
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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