The salary statistics and trend of conservation scientists and foresters in the industry of sawmills and wood preservation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare conservation scientist and foresters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for conservation scientists and foresters 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) conservation scientists and foresters is $88,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent conservation scientists and foresters is $40,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists and foresters in the industry of Sawmills and Wood Preservation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,240 | 0.23% | 6.32% |
| 2016 | $60,100 | 1.38% | - |
| 2015 | $59,270 | 0.46% | - |
| 2014 | $59,000 | 0.17% | - |
| 2013 | $58,900 | 4.19% | - |
| 2012 | $56,430 | - | - |
The average salaries of conservation scientists and foresters in six industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of conservation scientists and foresters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | |
| Paper Manufacturing | |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | |
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