The salary statistics and trend of chemical technicians in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical technician salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $71,090 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical technicians 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) chemical technicians is $71,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical technicians is $39,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical technicians in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,900 | 9.69% | 10.14% |
| 2016 | $45,970 | -1.57% | - |
| 2015 | $46,690 | 1.09% | - |
| 2014 | $46,180 | -4.35% | - |
| 2013 | $48,190 | 5.08% | - |
| 2012 | $45,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical technicians in 73 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemical technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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