The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities 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 | $43,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $111,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities. 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 $111,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $43,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,090 | 0.85% | 17.98% |
| 2016 | $66,520 | 2.45% | - |
| 2015 | $64,890 | -6.07% | - |
| 2014 | $68,830 | 8.06% | - |
| 2013 | $63,280 | 13.04% | - |
| 2012 | $55,030 | - | - |
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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