| Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $23.56 | | $45.95 |
| -$22.39 |
| 2015 | $22.96 | +2.6% | $44.78 |
+2.6% | -$21.82 |
| 2014 | $22.53 | +1.9% | $43.94 |
+1.9% | -$21.41 |
| 2013 | $22.10 | +1.9% | $43.11 |
+1.9% | -$21.00 |
| 2012 | $21.67 | +2.0% | $42.27 |
+2.0% | -$20.59 |
| 2011 | $21.33 | +1.6% | $41.61 |
+1.6% | -$20.27 |
| 2010 | $20.96 | +1.8% | $40.88 |
+1.8% | -$19.91 |
| 2009 | $20.74 | +1.1% | $40.44 |
+1.1% | -$19.70 |
| 2008 | $20.12 | +3.1% | $39.24 |
+3.1% | -$19.12 |
| 2007 | $19.45 | +3.5% | $37.93 |
+3.5% | -$18.48 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $23.56 | | $20.53 |
| $3.03 |
| 2015 | $22.96 | +2.6% | $19.96 |
+2.9% | $3.01 |
| 2014 | $22.53 | +1.9% | $19.53 |
+2.2% | $3.00 |
| 2013 | $22.10 | +1.9% | $19.14 |
+2.1% | $2.97 |
| 2012 | $21.67 | +2.0% | $18.81 |
+1.7% | $2.86 |
| 2011 | $21.33 | +1.6% | $18.51 |
+1.6% | $2.82 |
| 2010 | $20.96 | +1.8% | $18.20 |
+1.7% | $2.76 |
| 2009 | $20.74 | +1.1% | $17.95 |
+1.4% | $2.78 |
| 2008 | $20.12 | +3.1% | $17.49 |
+2.6% | $2.63 |
| 2007 | $19.45 | +3.5% | $16.94 |
+3.3% | $2.51 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
