The salary statistics of reporters and correspondents in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare reporters and correspondents salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,420 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,000 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for reporters and correspondents in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) reporters and correspondents is $72,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid reporters and correspondents is $25,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of reporters and correspondents in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $44,000 | 3.00% | 35.75% |
| 2017 | $42,680 | 30.27% | - |
| 2016 | $29,760 | -126.58% | - |
| 2013 | $67,430 | 58.08% | - |
| 2012 | $28,270 | - | - |
The average salaries of reporters and correspondents in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed reporters and correspondents salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].