The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of sound recording 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 | $32,580 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,110 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $84,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $117,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors 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) writers and editors is $117,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $32,580.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Sound Recording Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,690 | -2.24% | 22.99% |
| 2016 | $62,050 | -0.19% | - |
| 2015 | $62,170 | 13.35% | - |
| 2014 | $53,870 | 9.02% | - |
| 2013 | $49,010 | 4.63% | - |
| 2012 | $46,740 | - | - |
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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