The salary statistics and trend of food scientists and technologists in the industry of chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food scientist and technologists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $114,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food scientists and technologists in the industry of chemical manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) food scientists and technologists is $114,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food scientists and technologists is $35,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food scientists and technologists in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,320 | 0.91% | 3.69% |
| 2016 | $58,780 | 2.84% | - |
| 2015 | $57,110 | -17.58% | - |
| 2014 | $67,150 | 8.38% | - |
| 2013 | $61,520 | 7.14% | - |
| 2012 | $57,130 | - | - |
The average salaries of food scientists and technologists in 18 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of food scientists and technologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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