The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare life scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. 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 $98,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $47,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $65,280 | 0.28% | 12.33% |
| 2016 | $65,100 | 1.23% | - |
| 2015 | $64,300 | 1.57% | - |
| 2014 | $63,290 | 7.47% | - |
| 2013 | $58,560 | 2.27% | - |
| 2012 | $57,230 | - | - |
The average salaries of life scientists in 36 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of life scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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