The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 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 | $43,580 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $111,790 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. 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 $126,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $43,580.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,370 | 13.96% | 15.83% |
| 2016 | $71,730 | 0.06% | - |
| 2015 | $71,690 | 5.18% | - |
| 2014 | $67,980 | -3.22% | - |
| 2013 | $70,170 | 0.00% | - |
| 2012 | $70,170 | - | - |
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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