The salary statistics and trend of conservation scientists and foresters in the industry of wood product manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare conservation scientist and foresters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for conservation scientists and foresters in the industry of wood 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) conservation scientists and foresters is $91,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent conservation scientists and foresters is $41,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists and foresters in the industry of Wood Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,150 | 0.18% | 6.20% |
| 2016 | $61,040 | 1.29% | - |
| 2015 | $60,250 | 0.40% | - |
| 2014 | $60,010 | -0.45% | - |
| 2013 | $60,280 | 4.84% | - |
| 2012 | $57,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of conservation scientists and foresters in six industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of conservation scientists and foresters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | |
| Paper Manufacturing | |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | |
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