The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of securities and commodity contracts intermediation and brokerage are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the finance and insurance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $45,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,310 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $96,620 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $131,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $176,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of securities and commodity contracts intermediation and brokerage. 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 $176,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $96,620. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $45,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $96,620 | 11.07% | 32.13% |
| 2015 | $85,920 | 13.69% | - |
| 2014 | $74,160 | 5.74% | - |
| 2013 | $69,900 | 6.18% | - |
| 2012 | $65,580 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in five industries within the finance and insurance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and editors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | |
| Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles | |
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