The salary statistics and trend of life scientists in the industry of other schools and instruction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare life scientist salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,440 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $51,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for life scientists in the industry of other schools and instruction. 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 $51,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent life scientists is $36,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of life scientists in the industry of Other Schools and Instruction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,380 | -0.59% | 10.27% |
| 2016 | $45,650 | -1.84% | - |
| 2015 | $46,490 | 1.66% | - |
| 2014 | $45,720 | 3.76% | - |
| 2013 | $44,000 | 7.45% | - |
| 2012 | $40,720 | - | - |
The average salaries of life scientists in seven industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of life scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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