The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors 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 authors salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,800 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,490 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors 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 authors is $78,490. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $26,800.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,680 | -1.37% | 4.16% |
| 2016 | $47,320 | -2.11% | - |
| 2015 | $48,320 | 1.12% | - |
| 2014 | $47,780 | 16.72% | - |
| 2013 | $39,790 | -12.44% | - |
| 2012 | $44,740 | - | - |
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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