The salary statistics and trend of environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare environmental scientist and geoscientists salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,480 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $104,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for environmental scientists and geoscientists 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) environmental scientists and geoscientists is $104,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent environmental scientists and geoscientists is $39,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $65,950 | -10.83% | -33.63% |
| 2016 | $73,090 | 3.78% | - |
| 2015 | $70,330 | -13.79% | - |
| 2014 | $80,030 | -4.02% | - |
| 2013 | $83,250 | -5.86% | - |
| 2012 | $88,130 | - | - |
The average salaries of environmental scientists and geoscientists in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of environmental scientists and geoscientists 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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