The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of utilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare life scientist salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $62,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $77,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $112,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of utilities. 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 $112,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $77,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $52,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Utilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $77,800 | 1.14% | 4.92% |
| 2016 | $76,910 | -1.04% | - |
| 2015 | $77,710 | -1.42% | - |
| 2014 | $78,810 | 5.44% | - |
| 2013 | $74,520 | 0.74% | - |
| 2012 | $73,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of life scientists in five industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Utilities | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
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