The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of other information 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 | $28,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors 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 authors is $101,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $28,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Other Information Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,040 | 4.18% | 5.94% |
| 2016 | $52,740 | 5.69% | - |
| 2015 | $49,740 | -12.99% | - |
| 2014 | $56,200 | 3.35% | - |
| 2013 | $54,320 | 4.69% | - |
| 2012 | $51,770 | - | - |
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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