The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services 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 | $40,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,220 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services. 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 $97,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $40,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,370 | 18.15% | 43.19% |
| 2016 | $55,140 | 2.19% | - |
| 2015 | $53,930 | 8.86% | - |
| 2014 | $49,150 | -4.52% | - |
| 2013 | $51,370 | 25.50% | - |
| 2012 | $38,270 | - | - |
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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