The salary statistics and trend of chemists 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 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 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 is $138,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $40,650.
The average salaries of chemists in one industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
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