The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of merchant wholesalers, durable goods are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,620 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,560 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $104,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $132,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of merchant wholesalers, durable goods. 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 $132,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $38,620.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,760 | 8.26% | 24.64% |
| 2016 | $66,750 | -12.64% | - |
| 2015 | $75,190 | 2.71% | - |
| 2014 | $73,150 | 19.54% | - |
| 2013 | $58,860 | 6.85% | - |
| 2012 | $54,830 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in 16 industries within the wholesale trade 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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