The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of other schools and instruction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $82,490 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors 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 authors is $82,490. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $34,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Other Schools and Instruction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,680 | 4.56% | 34.57% |
| 2016 | $58,870 | 0.49% | - |
| 2015 | $58,580 | 8.59% | - |
| 2014 | $53,550 | 1.79% | - |
| 2013 | $52,590 | 23.26% | - |
| 2012 | $40,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in 22 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and authors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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