The salary statistics and trend of agricultural and food scientists in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare agricultural and food scientist salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,960 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $117,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for agricultural and food scientists in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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) agricultural and food scientists is $117,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent agricultural and food scientists is $38,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of agricultural and food scientists in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,950 | 6.87% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | $63,280 | 7.70% | - |
| 2015 | $58,410 | 4.49% | - |
| 2014 | $55,790 | -4.12% | - |
| 2013 | $58,090 | -3.67% | - |
| 2012 | $60,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of agricultural and food scientists in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of agricultural and food scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |