The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of radio broadcasting 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 | $19,210 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,090 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $82,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of radio 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) writers and authors is $82,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $19,210.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Radio Broadcasting from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,760 | -8.17% | -2.48% |
| 2016 | $44,090 | -7.71% | - |
| 2014 | $47,490 | 19.94% | - |
| 2013 | $38,020 | -9.86% | - |
| 2012 | $41,770 | - | - |
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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