The salary statistics and trend of soil and plant scientists in the industry of sugar and confectionery product manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare soil and plant scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,480 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for soil and plant scientists in the industry of sugar and confectionery product manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) soil and plant scientists is $98,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent soil and plant scientists is $43,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of soil and plant scientists in the industry of Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,730 | -3.66% | -3.66% |
| 2016 | $72,280 | -6.06% | - |
| 2015 | $76,660 | 1.45% | - |
| 2014 | $75,550 | 12.15% | - |
| 2013 | $66,370 | -8.90% | - |
| 2012 | $72,280 | - | - |
The average salaries of soil and plant scientists in nine industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of soil and plant scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Tobacco Manufacturing | |
| Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | |
| Beverage Manufacturing | |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | |
| Food Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | |
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