The salary statistics and trend of materials scientists in the industry of resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial synthetic fibers and filaments 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 | $81,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $96,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $114,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $129,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $151,110 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials scientists in the industry of resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial synthetic fibers and filaments 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 $151,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $114,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials scientists is $81,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials scientists in the industry of Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $114,200 | 17.75% | 21.85% |
| 2015 | $93,930 | 10.40% | - |
| 2014 | $84,160 | 2.42% | - |
| 2013 | $82,120 | -8.68% | - |
| 2012 | $89,250 | - | - |
The average salaries of materials scientists in eleven 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | |
| Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | |
| Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | |
| Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing | |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | |
| Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | |
| Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing | |
| Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | |
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