The salary statistics and trend of driver/sales workers and truck drivers 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 driver/sales worker and truck driver salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,740 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for driver/sales workers and truck drivers 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) driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $76,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $29,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of driver/sales workers and truck drivers 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 | $53,670 | 15.33% | 29.85% |
| 2016 | $45,440 | 2.38% | - |
| 2015 | $44,360 | 1.35% | - |
| 2014 | $43,760 | 12.57% | - |
| 2013 | $38,260 | 1.59% | - |
| 2012 | $37,650 | - | - |
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.