The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of broadcasting (except internet) 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 | $29,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,720 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $117,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of broadcasting (except internet). 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 $117,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $29,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Broadcasting (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,720 | 5.13% | 13.50% |
| 2016 | $55,710 | 3.23% | - |
| 2015 | $53,910 | 3.32% | - |
| 2014 | $52,120 | 1.82% | - |
| 2013 | $51,170 | 0.74% | - |
| 2012 | $50,790 | - | - |
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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