The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of other schools and instruction 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 | $33,470 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,100 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of other schools and instruction. 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 $89,100. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $33,470.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Other Schools and Instruction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,570 | -2.39% | 19.37% |
| 2016 | $57,920 | 0.92% | - |
| 2015 | $57,390 | 3.96% | - |
| 2014 | $55,120 | -1.67% | - |
| 2013 | $56,040 | 18.61% | - |
| 2012 | $45,610 | - | - |
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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