The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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) physical scientists is $120,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $48,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $75,450 | 4.28% | 3.34% |
| 2015 | $72,220 | -5.26% | - |
| 2014 | $76,020 | 4.09% | - |
| 2013 | $72,910 | -0.03% | - |
| 2012 | $72,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in 20 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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