The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of water, sewage and other systems are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical scientist salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of water, sewage and other systems. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) physical scientists is $120,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $38,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,760 | -20.20% | -4.31% |
| 2016 | $77,840 | 2.52% | - |
| 2015 | $75,880 | -8.05% | - |
| 2014 | $81,990 | 11.73% | - |
| 2013 | $72,370 | 6.66% | - |
| 2012 | $67,550 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in seven industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
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