The salary statistics and trend of astronomers and physicists in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare astronomers and physicist salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $59,570 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $89,530 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $120,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $173,330 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for astronomers and physicists in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) astronomers and physicists is $173,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $120,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent astronomers and physicists is $59,570.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of astronomers and physicists in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2014. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 2-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $120,450 | -31.27% | -18.41% |
| 2013 | $158,110 | 9.79% | - |
| 2012 | $142,630 | - | - |
The average salaries of astronomers and physicists in two industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of astronomers and physicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
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