The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions 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 | $33,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,470 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $90,560 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. 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 $90,560. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,470. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $33,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,470 | 0.06% | 7.51% |
| 2016 | $54,440 | -1.67% | - |
| 2015 | $55,350 | 0.00% | - |
| 2014 | $55,350 | 9.77% | - |
| 2013 | $49,940 | -0.88% | - |
| 2012 | $50,380 | - | - |
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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