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First-Line Supervisor of Helper, Laborers, and Material Mover Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers 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 first-line supervisor of helper, laborers, and material mover salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$39,250
25th Percentile Wage
$50,400
50th Percentile Wage
$65,290
75th Percentile Wage
$78,090
90th Percentile Wage
$93,400

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers 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) first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers is $93,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,290. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers is $39,250.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$65,290
20.42% 26.04%
2015
$51,960
11.78% -
2014
$45,840
3.93% -
2013
$44,040
-9.65% -
2012
$48,290
- -

Table 3. Compare First-Line Supervisor of Helper, Laborers, and Material Mover Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Scientific Research and Development Services
$65,290
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$65,290
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$59,500
Engineering Services
$52,740
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$51,300
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$51,080
Specialized Design Services
$50,720
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$49,350
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$48,710
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$48,630
Testing Laboratories
$47,560
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$46,530

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