The salary statistics and trend of physical 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 physical scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,140 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $93,610 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $116,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical 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) physical scientists is $116,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $41,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical 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 | $70,650 | 5.22% | 4.93% |
| 2015 | $66,960 | -2.51% | - |
| 2014 | $68,640 | 3.83% | - |
| 2013 | $66,010 | -1.76% | - |
| 2012 | $67,170 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in 20 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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