The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $49,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $84,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of mining (except oil and gas). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) chemists is $99,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $49,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,240 | -4.79% | -17.25% |
| 2016 | $67,320 | -15.21% | - |
| 2015 | $77,560 | -8.03% | - |
| 2014 | $83,790 | 5.90% | - |
| 2013 | $78,850 | 4.48% | - |
| 2012 | $75,320 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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