The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of miscellaneous manufacturing 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 | $45,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,460 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of miscellaneous 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) chemists is $120,460. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $45,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Miscellaneous Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,130 | 4.31% | 0.12% |
| 2016 | $69,020 | -5.97% | - |
| 2015 | $73,140 | -1.11% | - |
| 2014 | $73,950 | -2.31% | - |
| 2013 | $75,660 | 4.78% | - |
| 2012 | $72,040 | - | - |
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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