The salary statistics and trend of medical scientists in the industry of chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare medical scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $65,460 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $87,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $117,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $160,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $179,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical scientists 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) medical scientists is $179,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $117,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical scientists is $65,460.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical scientists in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $117,570 | 4.44% | 20.97% |
| 2016 | $112,350 | 3.74% | - |
| 2015 | $108,150 | 5.28% | - |
| 2014 | $102,440 | 1.67% | - |
| 2013 | $100,730 | 7.75% | - |
| 2012 | $92,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of medical scientists in six industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of medical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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