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Human Resources Worker Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of human resources workers in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare human resources worker salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$43,760
25th Percentile Wage
$58,090
50th Percentile Wage
$77,000
75th Percentile Wage
$99,480
90th Percentile Wage
$128,800

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for human resources workers in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) human resources workers is $128,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $77,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent human resources workers is $43,760.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of human resources workers in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$77,000
4.16% 9.77%
2016
$73,800
1.57% -
2015
$72,640
2.23% -
2014
$71,020
0.30% -
2013
$70,810
1.88% -
2012
$69,480
- -

Table 3. Compare Human Resources Worker Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of human resources workers in 16 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of human resources workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$77,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
$76,300
Legal Services
$71,140
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$70,280
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$70,270
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
$70,240
Engineering Services
$69,120
Testing Laboratories
$68,740
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$68,570
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$68,240
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$68,140
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$66,150
Specialized Design Services
$62,640
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$56,640
Photographic Services
$52,890
Veterinary Services
$49,870

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