The salary statistics and trend of helpers--production 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 production worker helper salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for helpers--production 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) helpers--production workers is $46,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent helpers--production workers is $22,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of helpers--production workers in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,190 | 14.20% | 22.55% |
| 2016 | $27,620 | 22.05% | - |
| 2015 | $21,530 | 5.71% | - |
| 2014 | $20,300 | -0.59% | - |
| 2013 | $20,420 | -22.09% | - |
| 2012 | $24,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of helpers--production workers in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of helpers--production workers 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 | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Specialized Design Services | |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | |
| Photographic Services | |