The salary statistics and trend of reporters and correspondents in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare reporters and correspondents salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,860 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for reporters and correspondents in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional 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) reporters and correspondents is $80,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,860. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent reporters and correspondents is $26,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of reporters and correspondents in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,860 | 16.55% | 0.06% |
| 2016 | $39,940 | -9.54% | - |
| 2015 | $43,750 | -4.27% | - |
| 2014 | $45,620 | -8.66% | - |
| 2013 | $49,570 | 3.51% | - |
| 2012 | $47,830 | - | - |
The average salaries of reporters and correspondents in nine industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of reporters and correspondents in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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