The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of sawmills and wood preservation 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 | $41,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,580 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,050 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,640 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of sawmills and wood preservation. 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 $88,640. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $41,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Sawmills and Wood Preservation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,050 | 0.33% | 6.03% |
| 2016 | $59,850 | 1.32% | - |
| 2015 | $59,060 | 0.10% | - |
| 2014 | $59,000 | 0.17% | - |
| 2013 | $58,900 | 4.19% | - |
| 2012 | $56,430 | - | - |
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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