The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of broadcasting (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors 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 authors is $120,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $28,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Broadcasting (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,760 | 3.76% | 10.94% |
| 2016 | $56,550 | 3.09% | - |
| 2015 | $54,800 | 2.76% | - |
| 2014 | $53,290 | 5.52% | - |
| 2013 | $50,350 | -3.93% | - |
| 2012 | $52,330 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in 19 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and authors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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