The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of spectator sports 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 | $30,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $82,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors 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 authors is $82,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $30,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Spectator Sports from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,100 | 4.10% | -7.94% |
| 2016 | $45,170 | -8.83% | - |
| 2015 | $49,160 | -35.35% | - |
| 2014 | $66,540 | -5.43% | - |
| 2013 | $70,150 | 27.53% | - |
| 2012 | $50,840 | - | - |
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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