The salary statistics and trend of chemists and materials scientists in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists and materials scientist salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $112,100 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $138,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists and materials scientists in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) chemists and materials scientists is $138,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists and materials scientists is $40,650.
The average salaries of chemists and materials scientists in one industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists and materials scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |