The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,660 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,100 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,870 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical 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) physical scientists is $122,870. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $43,660.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $74,400 | 6.28% | -3.87% |
| 2015 | $69,730 | -3.18% | - |
| 2014 | $71,950 | -5.27% | - |
| 2013 | $75,740 | -2.03% | - |
| 2012 | $77,280 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in 20 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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