The salary statistics and trend of chemists and materials scientists in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemists and materials scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,410 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemists and materials scientists in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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) chemists and materials scientists is $120,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemists and materials scientists is $48,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemists and materials scientists in the industry of Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $75,450 | 4.37% | 3.45% |
| 2015 | $72,150 | -5.21% | - |
| 2014 | $75,910 | 4.00% | - |
| 2013 | $72,870 | 0.03% | - |
| 2012 | $72,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemists and materials scientists in 18 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemists and materials scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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