The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. 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 $100,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $40,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,790 | 6.80% | 17.51% |
| 2016 | $59,450 | 2.93% | - |
| 2015 | $57,710 | 3.19% | - |
| 2014 | $55,870 | 3.97% | - |
| 2013 | $53,650 | 1.92% | - |
| 2012 | $52,620 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in 23 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and editors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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