The salary statistics and trend of therapists in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare therapists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,820 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,330 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for therapists 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) therapists is $102,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent therapists is $39,820.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of therapists in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,950 | 5.76% | -2.40% |
| 2016 | $68,750 | -21.35% | - |
| 2015 | $83,430 | -11.39% | - |
| 2014 | $92,930 | -31.79% | - |
| 2013 | $122,470 | 39.01% | - |
| 2012 | $74,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of therapists in five industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of therapists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
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