The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing 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 | $47,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $56,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $114,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing. 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 $114,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $47,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,670 | 7.09% | 14.28% |
| 2016 | $65,660 | 1.13% | - |
| 2015 | $64,920 | -8.50% | - |
| 2014 | $70,440 | 5.01% | - |
| 2013 | $66,910 | 9.46% | - |
| 2012 | $60,580 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in 71 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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