The salary statistics and trend of editors in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $41,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,980 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $125,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for editors in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $125,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent editors is $41,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of editors in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,080 | 1.06% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | $69,340 | 2.25% | - |
| 2015 | $67,780 | 5.24% | - |
| 2014 | $64,230 | 2.80% | - |
| 2013 | $62,430 | 2.80% | - |
| 2012 | $60,680 | - | - |
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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