The salary statistics and trend of editors in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare editors salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $92,240 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $123,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for editors in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll 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) editors is $123,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent editors is $42,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of editors in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,090 | 5.93% | 16.06% |
| 2016 | $60,290 | -11.53% | - |
| 2015 | $67,240 | 4.10% | - |
| 2014 | $64,480 | 14.76% | - |
| 2013 | $54,960 | 2.11% | - |
| 2012 | $53,800 | - | - |
The average salaries of editors in 15 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of editors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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