The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of telecommunications are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of telecommunications. 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 editors is $100,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $33,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Telecommunications from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,060 | -0.77% | 6.69% |
| 2016 | $57,500 | -6.21% | - |
| 2015 | $61,070 | 2.23% | - |
| 2014 | $59,710 | 10.45% | - |
| 2013 | $53,470 | 0.43% | - |
| 2012 | $53,240 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in 20 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and editors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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