The salary statistics and trend of physicists in the industry of computer and peripheral equipment 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 | $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 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) physicists is $170,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $104,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physicists is $70,550.
The average salaries of physicists in seven industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. We note that the salary of 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 physicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | |
| Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | |
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