The salary statistics and trend of computer occupations in the industry of scientific research and development services 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 | $56,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $75,380 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $101,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $130,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $160,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer occupations in the industry of scientific research and development services. 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 $160,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $101,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer occupations is $56,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer occupations in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $101,130 | 0.86% | 9.39% |
| 2016 | $100,260 | 0.63% | - |
| 2015 | $99,630 | 3.39% | - |
| 2014 | $96,250 | 1.86% | - |
| 2013 | $94,460 | 3.00% | - |
| 2012 | $91,630 | - | - |
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.