The salary statistics and trend of physicists in the industry of computer and electronic product manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physicist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $78,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $92,530 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $115,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $144,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $164,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physicists in the industry of computer and electronic product 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) physicists is $164,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $115,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physicists is $78,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physicists in the industry of Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $115,400 | 11.04% | 19.53% |
| 2016 | $102,660 | -9.65% | - |
| 2015 | $112,570 | 7.04% | - |
| 2014 | $104,650 | -4.56% | - |
| 2013 | $109,420 | 15.13% | - |
| 2012 | $92,860 | - | - |
The average salaries of physicists in twelve industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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