The salary statistics and trend of biochemists and biophysicists in the industry of chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare biochemists and biophysicists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,880 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $76,290 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,780 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biochemists and biophysicists 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) biochemists and biophysicists is $130,780. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $76,290. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biochemists and biophysicists is $48,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biochemists and biophysicists in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $76,290 | -4.54% | -6.46% |
| 2016 | $79,750 | 1.22% | - |
| 2015 | $78,780 | -8.28% | - |
| 2014 | $85,300 | 4.42% | - |
| 2013 | $81,530 | 0.38% | - |
| 2012 | $81,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of biochemists and biophysicists in twelve industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of biochemists and biophysicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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