The salary statistics and trend of firefighters in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare firefighters salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $37,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $71,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for firefighters 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) firefighters is $96,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent firefighters is $37,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of firefighters in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,090 | 11.14% | -14.43% |
| 2016 | $50,730 | -10.66% | - |
| 2015 | $56,140 | -1.89% | - |
| 2014 | $57,200 | -21.96% | - |
| 2013 | $69,760 | 6.35% | - |
| 2012 | $65,330 | - | - |
The average salaries of firefighters in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of firefighters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
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