The salary statistics and trend of reporters and correspondents in the industry of radio and television broadcasting are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare reporters and correspondents salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $71,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for reporters and correspondents in the industry of radio and television broadcasting. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) reporters and correspondents is $106,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent reporters and correspondents is $24,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of reporters and correspondents in the industry of Radio and Television Broadcasting from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,420 | 4.23% | 14.60% |
| 2016 | $43,500 | 6.60% | - |
| 2015 | $40,630 | 5.02% | - |
| 2014 | $38,590 | 2.54% | - |
| 2013 | $37,610 | -3.14% | - |
| 2012 | $38,790 | - | - |
The average salaries of reporters and correspondents in twelve industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of reporters and correspondents in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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