The salary statistics and trend of counselors in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare counselors salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $105,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counselors 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) counselors is $105,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counselors is $29,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counselors in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,910 | 4.12% | 15.86% |
| 2016 | $50,730 | 3.53% | - |
| 2015 | $48,940 | 4.82% | - |
| 2014 | $46,580 | 0.32% | - |
| 2013 | $46,430 | 4.11% | - |
| 2012 | $44,520 | - | - |
The average salaries of counselors in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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