The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,260 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,960 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $113,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists 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) chemists is $113,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,260. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $34,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,260 | 5.11% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | $57,180 | 1.92% | - |
| 2015 | $56,080 | 0.50% | - |
| 2014 | $55,800 | -1.13% | - |
| 2013 | $56,430 | 2.43% | - |
| 2012 | $55,060 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in ten industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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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