The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers 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 | $24,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,480 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $147,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers. 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 $147,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $24,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,780 | -0.48% | 5.19% |
| 2016 | $65,090 | 2.78% | - |
| 2015 | $63,280 | 2.56% | - |
| 2014 | $61,660 | -4.23% | - |
| 2013 | $64,270 | 4.43% | - |
| 2012 | $61,420 | - | - |
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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