The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of cable and other subscription programming 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 | $30,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,460 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,850 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of cable and other subscription programming. 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 $130,850. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,460. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $30,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Cable and Other Subscription Programming from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,460 | 0.40% | -0.10% |
| 2016 | $69,180 | -1.27% | - |
| 2015 | $70,060 | -13.22% | - |
| 2014 | $79,320 | -6.62% | - |
| 2013 | $84,570 | 17.78% | - |
| 2012 | $69,530 | - | - |
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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