The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of wired telecommunications carriers 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 | $29,410 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of wired telecommunications carriers. 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 $89,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $29,410.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Wired Telecommunications Carriers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $45,900 | -17.25% | -4.25% |
| 2015 | $53,820 | -4.44% | - |
| 2014 | $56,210 | 9.13% | - |
| 2013 | $51,080 | 6.32% | - |
| 2012 | $47,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in two 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
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