The salary statistics and trend of medical scientists in the industry of pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare medical scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $65,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $87,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $117,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $160,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $179,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical scientists in the industry of pharmaceutical and medicine 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) medical scientists is $179,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $117,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical scientists is $65,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical scientists in the industry of Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $117,670 | 3.89% | 21.00% |
| 2016 | $113,090 | 4.31% | - |
| 2015 | $108,220 | 5.31% | - |
| 2014 | $102,470 | 1.61% | - |
| 2013 | $100,820 | 7.80% | - |
| 2012 | $92,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of medical scientists in six industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of medical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | |
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