The salary statistics and trend of media and communication workers in the industry of 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 | $30,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,210 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $115,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for media and communication workers in the industry of 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 $115,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent media and communication workers is $30,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of media and communication workers in the industry of Sound Recording Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,210 | -2.44% | 7.10% |
| 2016 | $59,630 | 1.59% | - |
| 2015 | $58,680 | 8.95% | - |
| 2014 | $53,430 | 9.13% | - |
| 2013 | $48,550 | -11.39% | - |
| 2012 | $54,080 | - | - |
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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