The salary statistics of writers and authors in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $121,090 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for writers and authors in the industry sector of information. 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 $121,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid writers and authors is $29,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $59,580 | 0.00% | 12.82% |
| 2017 | $59,580 | 3.26% | - |
| 2016 | $57,640 | 0.00% | - |
| 2015 | $57,640 | 4.98% | - |
| 2014 | $54,770 | 0.99% | - |
| 2013 | $54,230 | 4.22% | - |
| 2012 | $51,940 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in two industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed writers and authors salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].