The salary statistics and trend of chemists and materials scientists in the industry of printing and related support activities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists and materials scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $87,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $102,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists and materials scientists in the industry of printing and related support activities. 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 and materials scientists is $130,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $87,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists and materials scientists is $42,810.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists and materials scientists in the industry of Printing and Related Support Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $87,580 | 5.75% | 5.75% |
| 2016 | $82,540 | 18.51% | - |
| 2015 | $67,260 | -9.32% | - |
| 2014 | $73,530 | -12.25% | - |
| 2012 | $82,540 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists and materials scientists in 67 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists and materials scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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