The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers 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 | $23,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $119,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) writers and authors is $119,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $23,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,980 | -1.43% | -5.45% |
| 2016 | $65,910 | 3.54% | - |
| 2015 | $63,580 | -2.86% | - |
| 2014 | $65,400 | -11.61% | - |
| 2013 | $72,990 | 6.12% | - |
| 2012 | $68,520 | - | - |
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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