The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities 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 | $43,660 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $107,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities. 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 $107,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $43,660.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,420 | 1.01% | 17.09% |
| 2016 | $66,740 | 0.48% | - |
| 2015 | $66,420 | -5.92% | - |
| 2014 | $70,350 | 7.48% | - |
| 2013 | $65,090 | 14.12% | - |
| 2012 | $55,900 | - | - |
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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