The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists 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) chemists is $120,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $73,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $43,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $73,280 | 6.25% | -0.74% |
| 2015 | $68,700 | -0.95% | - |
| 2014 | $69,350 | -4.63% | - |
| 2013 | $72,560 | -1.74% | - |
| 2012 | $73,820 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in 20 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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