The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of grain and oilseed milling are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $107,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists 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) physical scientists is $126,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $42,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Grain and Oilseed Milling from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $70,130 | 15.24% | 10.52% |
| 2015 | $59,440 | 1.97% | - |
| 2014 | $58,270 | 1.87% | - |
| 2013 | $57,180 | -9.74% | - |
| 2012 | $62,750 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in 71 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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