The salary statistics and trend of chemists in the industry of medical and diagnostic laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $86,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists in the industry of medical and diagnostic laboratories. 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 $110,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists is $40,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists in the industry of Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,190 | -1.85% | -1.11% |
| 2016 | $64,360 | 1.86% | - |
| 2015 | $63,160 | -2.66% | - |
| 2014 | $64,840 | 7.56% | - |
| 2013 | $59,940 | -6.59% | - |
| 2012 | $63,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists in eight industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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