The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation industries 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 | $35,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,490 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation industries. 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 $89,490. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,220. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $35,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $53,220 | 5.82% | 37.97% |
| 2016 | $50,120 | 0.18% | - |
| 2015 | $50,030 | -4.06% | - |
| 2014 | $52,060 | 28.49% | - |
| 2013 | $37,230 | 11.33% | - |
| 2012 | $33,010 | - | - |
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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