The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $62,450 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $74,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $91,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $111,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 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 $130,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $91,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $62,450.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $91,490 | 2.32% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | $89,370 | 3.93% | - |
| 2015 | $85,860 | 0.73% | - |
| 2014 | $85,230 | 2.12% | - |
| 2013 | $83,420 | 1.41% | - |
| 2012 | $82,240 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in six industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
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