The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation industries 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 | $34,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors 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 authors is $79,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $34,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,710 | 14.99% | 36.05% |
| 2016 | $40,560 | -12.28% | - |
| 2015 | $45,540 | -10.98% | - |
| 2014 | $50,540 | 34.31% | - |
| 2013 | $33,200 | 8.10% | - |
| 2012 | $30,510 | - | - |
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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