The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 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 | $52,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,510 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,880 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. 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 $95,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $52,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,500 | 1.27% | 0.40% |
| 2016 | $59,730 | -18.28% | - |
| 2015 | $70,650 | 0.57% | - |
| 2014 | $70,250 | 15.17% | - |
| 2013 | $59,590 | -1.12% | - |
| 2012 | $60,260 | - | - |
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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