The salary statistics and trend of astronomers and physicists in the industry of computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare astronomers and physicist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $70,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $82,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $104,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $122,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $170,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for astronomers and physicists in the industry of computer and peripheral equipment 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) astronomers and physicists is $170,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $104,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent astronomers and physicists is $70,550.
The average salaries of astronomers and physicists in seven industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. We note that the salary of astronomers and physicists in the industry of computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing ($104,120) is in the middle range among all industries within the sector of manufacturing. For salary information of astronomers and physicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | |
| Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | |
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