The salary statistics and trend of computer occupations in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer occupations salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,190 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,410 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $107,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $129,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer occupations in the industry of testing laboratories. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer occupations is $129,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer occupations is $43,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer occupations in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $82,410 | -5.62% | 10.88% |
| 2016 | $87,040 | 2.72% | - |
| 2015 | $84,670 | 1.69% | - |
| 2014 | $83,240 | 8.10% | - |
| 2013 | $76,500 | 4.00% | - |
| 2012 | $73,440 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer occupations in 16 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer in a specific industry, use the links in the table.