The salary statistics and trend of biological scientists in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare biological scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,700 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $105,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $139,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biological scientists in the industry of basic 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) biological scientists is $139,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biological scientists is $47,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biological scientists in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $75,420 | 1.58% | 4.96% |
| 2015 | $74,230 | 1.81% | - |
| 2014 | $72,890 | 3.46% | - |
| 2013 | $70,370 | -1.86% | - |
| 2012 | $71,680 | - | - |
The average salaries of biological scientists in nine industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of biological scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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