| Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and manmade materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Include glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $50.80 | | $33.41 |
| $17.39 |
| 2015 | $49.51 | +2.6% | $32.56 |
+2.6% | $16.95 |
| 2014 | $48.58 | +1.9% | $31.95 |
+1.9% | $16.63 |
| 2013 | $47.66 | +1.9% | $31.34 |
+1.9% | $16.31 |
| 2012 | $46.73 | +2.0% | $30.73 |
+2.0% | $16.00 |
| 2011 | $46.00 | +1.6% | $30.25 |
+1.6% | $15.75 |
| 2010 | $45.20 | +1.8% | $29.72 |
+1.8% | $15.47 |
| 2009 | $44.71 | +1.1% | $29.41 |
+1.1% | $15.31 |
| 2008 | $43.38 | +3.1% | $28.53 |
+3.1% | $14.85 |
| 2007 | $41.93 | +3.5% | $27.58 |
+3.5% | $14.35 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $50.80 | | $21.85 |
| $28.95 |
| 2015 | $49.51 | +2.6% | $21.24 |
+2.9% | $28.27 |
| 2014 | $48.58 | +1.9% | $20.78 |
+2.2% | $27.80 |
| 2013 | $47.66 | +1.9% | $20.37 |
+2.1% | $27.29 |
| 2012 | $46.73 | +2.0% | $20.02 |
+1.7% | $26.71 |
| 2011 | $46.00 | +1.6% | $19.70 |
+1.6% | $26.30 |
| 2010 | $45.20 | +1.8% | $19.37 |
+1.7% | $25.83 |
| 2009 | $44.71 | +1.1% | $19.11 |
+1.4% | $25.60 |
| 2008 | $43.38 | +3.1% | $18.62 |
+2.6% | $24.76 |
| 2007 | $41.93 | +3.5% | $18.02 |
+3.3% | $23.91 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
