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Driver/Sales Worker and Truck Driver Salary in the Industry of Scientific Research and Development Services

The salary statistics and trend of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare driver/sales worker and truck driver salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$29,460
25th Percentile Wage
$40,900
50th Percentile Wage
$52,570
75th Percentile Wage
$68,490
90th Percentile Wage
$76,290

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for driver/sales workers and truck drivers 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) driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $76,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $29,460.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$52,570
13.56% 28.38%
2016
$45,440
2.38% -
2015
$44,360
1.35% -
2014
$43,760
12.57% -
2013
$38,260
1.59% -
2012
$37,650
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Table 3. Compare Driver/Sales Worker and Truck Driver Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in 14 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$53,670
Scientific Research and Development Services
$52,570
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$40,450
Engineering Services
$37,470
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$37,130
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$36,750
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$34,550
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$32,850
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$32,230
Specialized Design Services
$30,320
Testing Laboratories
$29,980
Veterinary Services
$29,940
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$28,440
Legal Services
$20,570

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