The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of motion picture and video industries 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 | $32,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $160,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of motion picture and video 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) writers and editors is $160,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $32,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Motion Picture and Video Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $64,200 | 0.17% | -0.81% |
| 2015 | $64,090 | -1.62% | - |
| 2014 | $65,130 | -12.65% | - |
| 2013 | $73,370 | 11.79% | - |
| 2012 | $64,720 | - | - |
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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