The salary statistics and trend of food scientists and technologists in the industry of grain and oilseed milling are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food scientist and technologists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $45,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,320 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food scientists and technologists in the industry of grain and oilseed milling. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) food scientists and technologists is $95,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food scientists and technologists is $45,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food scientists and technologists in the industry of Grain and Oilseed Milling from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,440 | -1.70% | 10.83% |
| 2016 | $60,450 | 5.26% | - |
| 2015 | $57,270 | 5.40% | - |
| 2014 | $54,180 | 2.69% | - |
| 2013 | $52,720 | -0.53% | - |
| 2012 | $53,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of food scientists and technologists in 18 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of food scientists and technologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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