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Other Computer Occupations Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of other computer occupations 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 other computer occupations salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$48,760
25th Percentile Wage
$63,490
50th Percentile Wage
$91,210
75th Percentile Wage
$122,350
90th Percentile Wage
$152,930

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for other computer occupations 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) other computer occupations is $152,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $91,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent other computer occupations is $48,760.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

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

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2017
$91,210
5.62% 5.22%
2016
$86,080
-10.03% -
2015
$94,710
2.86% -
2014
$92,000
6.03% -
2013
$86,450
- -

Table 3. Compare Other Computer Occupations Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of other computer occupations in 14 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of other computer in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
$100,710
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$95,320
Scientific Research and Development Services
$91,930
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$91,210
Legal Services
$90,260
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$89,080
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$87,780
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$84,230
Engineering Services
$83,990
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$83,270
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$82,700
Testing Laboratories
$78,080
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$73,910
Specialized Design Services
$65,920

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