The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of spectator sports are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,400 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of spectator sports. 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 $92,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $31,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Spectator Sports from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,070 | 3.22% | -8.19% |
| 2016 | $48,460 | -15.35% | - |
| 2015 | $55,900 | -8.80% | - |
| 2014 | $60,820 | 0.41% | - |
| 2013 | $60,570 | 10.57% | - |
| 2012 | $54,170 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in twelve industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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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