The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of other amusement 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 | $38,020 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,490 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of other amusement 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 $98,490. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $38,020.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Other Amusement and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $60,450 | 5.67% | 52.18% |
| 2015 | $57,020 | 7.19% | - |
| 2014 | $52,920 | 42.88% | - |
| 2013 | $30,230 | 4.37% | - |
| 2012 | $28,910 | - | - |
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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