The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of other information services 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 | $30,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $84,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of other information 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 editors is $122,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $30,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Other Information Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,980 | 4.45% | 7.47% |
| 2016 | $57,310 | -1.83% | - |
| 2015 | $58,360 | -2.43% | - |
| 2014 | $59,780 | 0.67% | - |
| 2013 | $59,380 | 6.53% | - |
| 2012 | $55,500 | - | - |
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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