The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of animal slaughtering and processing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare life scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,800 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,870 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $90,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of animal slaughtering and processing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) life scientists is $90,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,870. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $34,800.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Animal Slaughtering and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,870 | 1.20% | 16.72% |
| 2016 | $55,200 | -1.59% | - |
| 2015 | $56,080 | 5.40% | - |
| 2014 | $53,050 | 8.16% | - |
| 2013 | $48,720 | 4.50% | - |
| 2012 | $46,530 | - | - |
The average salaries of life scientists in 36 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of life scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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