The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of support activities for agriculture and forestry are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare life scientist salaries in different industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of support activities for agriculture and forestry. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) life scientists is $101,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,220. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $35,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,220 | 0.03% | -3.59% |
| 2016 | $61,200 | -0.57% | - |
| 2015 | $61,550 | -3.64% | - |
| 2014 | $63,790 | 1.30% | - |
| 2013 | $62,960 | -0.73% | - |
| 2012 | $63,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of life scientists in five industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of life scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forestry and Logging | |
| Logging | |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | |
| Support Activities for Animal Production | |
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