The salary statistics and trend of materials scientists in the industry of chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare materials scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $100,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $124,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $147,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials 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) materials scientists is $147,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $100,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials scientists is $51,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials scientists in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $100,920 | 0.06% | 14.73% |
| 2016 | $100,860 | 12.03% | - |
| 2015 | $88,730 | -8.17% | - |
| 2014 | $95,980 | 5.40% | - |
| 2013 | $90,800 | 5.23% | - |
| 2012 | $86,050 | - | - |
The average salaries of materials scientists in 33 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of materials scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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