The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical scientist salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,660 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,600 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) physical scientists is $130,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $41,660.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,900 | 2.05% | 18.09% |
| 2016 | $61,610 | 3.75% | - |
| 2015 | $59,300 | 3.54% | - |
| 2014 | $57,200 | 4.58% | - |
| 2013 | $54,580 | 5.61% | - |
| 2012 | $51,520 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in 16 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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