2025 Book Publishers Industry Report

Industry Overview

This industry comprises establishments known as book publishers. Establishments in this industry carry out design, editing, and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books. These establishments may publish books in print, electronic, or audio form. Illustrative Examples: Atlas publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Religious book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) School textbook publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Encyclopedia publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Technical manual publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Map publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Travel guide book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
Source: US Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

The Book Publishers industry report contains historical and forecasted statistics used by leading private equity firms and consultants. Market sizes from 2020 to 2030 reflect industry trends and growth patterns. Revenues include both public and private companies in the Book Publishers industry.

	Historical					Forecasted
	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030
Market Size (Total Revenue)
% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company

Source: U.S. government financial data



Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Book Publishers companies in the United States.

Distribution by Company Size

Company Size	All Industries	Book Publishers
Small Business (< 5 Employees)
Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Book Publishers Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:

• Cost of goods sold
• Compensation of officers
• Salaries and wages
• Employee benefit programs
• Rent paid
• Advertising and marketing budgets

The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales
Total Revenue
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial Ratio	Industry Average
Profitability Ratios
Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Book Publishers Industry Product Mix

Product Description	Description	Revenue ($ Millions)
Industry total
Textbooks
Adult trade books
Professional, technical, & scholarly books
Professional & technical books
Elementary & secondary school textbooks
Post-secondary textbooks
Children's books
General reference books
All other operating receipts

Book Publishers Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	8%
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	3%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations	6%
Computer and Mathematical Occupations	6%
Computer Occupations	6%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	29%
Art and Design Workers	6%
Media and Communication Workers	22%
News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents	6%
Reporters and Correspondents	6%
Writers and Editors	15%
Editors	13%
Sales and Related Occupations	15%
Sales Representatives, Services	11%
Advertising Sales Agents	9%
Advertising Sales Agents	9%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	21%
Other Office and Administrative Support Workers	9%
Production Occupations	7%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	6%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $76,596,932 on the book publishers industry. It has awarded 1,352 contracts to 251 companies, with an average value of $305,167 per company.

Top Companies in Book Publishers and Adjacent Industries

Company	Address	Revenue ($ Millions)