The salary statistics and trend of materials scientists in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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 | $61,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $79,760 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $93,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $109,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $129,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials 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) materials scientists is $129,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $93,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials scientists is $61,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials scientists in the industry of Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $93,950 | -5.47% | 3.99% |
| 2015 | $99,090 | 1.49% | - |
| 2014 | $97,610 | -6.04% | - |
| 2013 | $103,510 | 12.86% | - |
| 2012 | $90,200 | - | - |
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.
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