The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,730 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,110 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists 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) chemists is $110,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $39,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $67,270 | -4.77% | -1.03% |
| 2015 | $70,480 | 7.92% | - |
| 2014 | $64,900 | -3.16% | - |
| 2013 | $66,950 | -1.51% | - |
| 2012 | $67,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in 20 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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