The salary statistics and trend of biological scientists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare biological scientist salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,460 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biological scientists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) biological scientists is $99,460. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biological scientists is $29,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biological scientists in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,980 | 0.33% | 6.68% |
| 2016 | $51,810 | 12.35% | - |
| 2015 | $45,410 | 1.17% | - |
| 2014 | $44,880 | 0.60% | - |
| 2013 | $44,610 | -8.74% | - |
| 2012 | $48,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of biological scientists in three industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of biological scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
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