The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical scientist salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) physical scientists is $126,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $30,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $71,730 | 2.72% | -0.68% |
| 2016 | $69,780 | 5.43% | - |
| 2015 | $65,990 | -0.27% | - |
| 2014 | $66,170 | -6.66% | - |
| 2013 | $70,580 | -2.32% | - |
| 2012 | $72,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in seven industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | |
| Construction of Buildings | |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Utility System Construction | |
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