The salary statistics and trend of designers in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare designers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,870 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for designers 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) designers is $106,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,870. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent designers is $40,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of designers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $66,870 | -4.40% | 6.54% |
| 2016 | $69,810 | -10.40% | - |
| 2015 | $77,070 | 1.82% | - |
| 2014 | $75,670 | 5.11% | - |
| 2013 | $71,800 | 12.95% | - |
| 2012 | $62,500 | - | - |
The average salaries of designers in 15 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of designers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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