The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation 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 | $41,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation 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 $124,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $41,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $69,370 | 14.50% | 4.15% |
| 2015 | $59,310 | -3.24% | - |
| 2014 | $61,230 | -2.17% | - |
| 2013 | $62,560 | -6.28% | - |
| 2012 | $66,490 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | |
| Tobacco Manufacturing | |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Machinery Manufacturing | |
| Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | |
| Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | |
| Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | |
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