The salary statistics and trend of chemical technicians in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical technician salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,930 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $71,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical technicians 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) chemical technicians is $71,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical technicians is $32,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical technicians in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,630 | -1.66% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | $48,420 | 4.38% | - |
| 2015 | $46,300 | -0.84% | - |
| 2014 | $46,690 | 5.05% | - |
| 2013 | $44,330 | 3.34% | - |
| 2012 | $42,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical technicians in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemical technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Coal Mining | |
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