The salary statistics of writers and authors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,030 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $113,660 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $158,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for writers and authors 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 authors is $158,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid writers and authors is $26,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $68,030 | 10.23% | 12.85% |
| 2017 | $61,070 | -1.51% | - |
| 2016 | $61,990 | 5.79% | - |
| 2015 | $58,400 | -3.94% | - |
| 2014 | $60,700 | -2.13% | - |
| 2013 | $61,990 | 4.36% | - |
| 2012 | $59,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed writers and authors 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].