The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of performing arts companies are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,230 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,370 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $94,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of performing arts companies. 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 $94,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,230. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $27,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,230 | -1.36% | 1.65% |
| 2016 | $47,870 | 9.44% | - |
| 2015 | $43,350 | -3.02% | - |
| 2014 | $44,660 | -4.28% | - |
| 2013 | $46,570 | 0.26% | - |
| 2012 | $46,450 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in eleven industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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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