The salary statistics and trend of biological technicians in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare biological technician salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,800 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,260 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,600 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biological technicians 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 technicians is $72,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,260. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biological technicians is $25,800.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biological technicians in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $46,260 | -5.47% | 3.98% |
| 2015 | $48,790 | -1.41% | - |
| 2014 | $49,480 | -3.01% | - |
| 2013 | $50,970 | 12.85% | - |
| 2012 | $44,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of biological technicians in four industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of biological technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | |
| Other Food Manufacturing | |
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