The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing 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 | $44,060 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,380 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $102,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $135,880 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of basic chemical 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) life scientists is $135,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $44,060.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $72,420 | -2.21% | 2.42% |
| 2015 | $74,020 | 1.68% | - |
| 2014 | $72,780 | 4.08% | - |
| 2013 | $69,810 | -1.23% | - |
| 2012 | $70,670 | - | - |
The average salaries of life scientists in nine 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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