The salary statistics and trend of biochemists and biophysicists in the industry of pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare biochemists and biophysicists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $109,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $131,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biochemists and biophysicists in the industry of pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural 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) biochemists and biophysicists is $131,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biochemists and biophysicists is $42,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biochemists and biophysicists in the industry of Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $72,150 | 33.19% | 33.19% |
| 2012 | $48,200 | - | - |
The average salaries of biochemists and biophysicists in two industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of biochemists and biophysicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | |
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