The salary statistics and trend of reporters and correspondents in the industry of 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 | $25,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for reporters and correspondents in the industry of 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 $110,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent reporters and correspondents is $25,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of reporters and correspondents in the industry of Television Broadcasting from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,940 | 3.79% | 15.15% |
| 2016 | $45,160 | 6.60% | - |
| 2015 | $42,180 | 6.52% | - |
| 2014 | $39,430 | 1.72% | - |
| 2013 | $38,750 | -2.79% | - |
| 2012 | $39,830 | - | - |
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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