The salary statistics and trend of nursing assistants in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare nursing assistant salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $23,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $43,270 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $50,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nursing assistants 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) nursing assistants is $50,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nursing assistants is $23,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nursing assistants in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,510 | 3.01% | 20.42% |
| 2016 | $34,440 | 11.12% | - |
| 2015 | $30,610 | 4.64% | - |
| 2014 | $29,190 | 0.99% | - |
| 2013 | $28,900 | 2.21% | - |
| 2012 | $28,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of nursing assistants in four industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of nursing assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |