The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $119,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists 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) chemists is $119,950. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $48,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $74,800 | 5.35% | 3.81% |
| 2015 | $70,800 | -4.65% | - |
| 2014 | $74,090 | 3.10% | - |
| 2013 | $71,790 | -0.22% | - |
| 2012 | $71,950 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in 20 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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