The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of computer systems design and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare life scientist salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $45,890 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,990 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $91,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $139,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $176,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of computer systems design and related services. 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 $176,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $91,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $45,890.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Computer Systems Design and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $91,200 | 3.17% | 27.01% |
| 2016 | $88,310 | -11.81% | - |
| 2015 | $98,740 | -0.21% | - |
| 2014 | $98,950 | -15.08% | - |
| 2013 | $113,870 | 41.54% | - |
| 2012 | $66,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of life scientists in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of life scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.