The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of alumina and aluminum production and processing 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 | $43,310 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,480 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,380 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of alumina and aluminum production and processing. 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 $96,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $43,310.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,800 | -8.59% | -17.11% |
| 2016 | $63,850 | 0.50% | - |
| 2015 | $63,530 | -5.27% | - |
| 2014 | $66,880 | -0.06% | - |
| 2013 | $66,920 | -2.90% | - |
| 2012 | $68,860 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in 71 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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