The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of primary metal 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 | $45,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $86,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $108,200 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of primary metal 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 $108,200. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $45,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,960 | 2.40% | 11.07% |
| 2016 | $66,330 | -0.51% | - |
| 2015 | $66,670 | -3.24% | - |
| 2014 | $68,830 | 10.61% | - |
| 2013 | $61,530 | 1.77% | - |
| 2012 | $60,440 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in 66 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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