The salary statistics of writers and editors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,780 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $196,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for writers and editors 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) writers and editors is $196,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid writers and editors is $27,780.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $65,430 | 7.72% | 11.91% |
| 2017 | $60,380 | -0.48% | - |
| 2016 | $60,670 | 3.23% | - |
| 2015 | $58,710 | -0.46% | - |
| 2014 | $58,980 | -0.66% | - |
| 2013 | $59,370 | 2.91% | - |
| 2012 | $57,640 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed writers and editors salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].