The salary statistics and trend of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,730 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $46,330 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $51,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic 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) molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic is $51,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic is $27,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,580 | -4.15% | -4.15% |
| 2016 | $40,180 | 0.00% | - |
| 2012 | $40,180 | - | - |
The average salaries of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in five industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic 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 | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Specialized Design Services | |