The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing 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 | $46,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,410 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $86,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of nonferrous metal (except 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) chemists is $106,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $46,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,410 | 8.07% | 12.88% |
| 2016 | $62,890 | -0.72% | - |
| 2015 | $63,340 | -11.34% | - |
| 2014 | $70,520 | 9.46% | - |
| 2013 | $63,850 | 6.66% | - |
| 2012 | $59,600 | - | - |
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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