The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of support activities for animal production 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 | $35,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of support activities for animal production. 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 $98,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $35,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Support Activities for Animal Production from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,740 | -0.49% | -4.67% |
| 2016 | $60,030 | -4.90% | - |
| 2015 | $62,970 | -1.56% | - |
| 2014 | $63,950 | -4.50% | - |
| 2013 | $66,830 | 6.43% | - |
| 2012 | $62,530 | - | - |
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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