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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$42.20
Entry wage$27.82
10th percentile wage$26.29
50th percentile wage$44.21
90th percentile wage$59.70
Life Scientists, All Other (19-1099)
All life scientists not listed separately.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$44.21 $35.98 $8.23
2017$43.84+.8%$35.68+.8%$8.16
2016$42.83+2.4%$34.86+2.4%$7.97
2015$42.16+1.6%$34.31+1.6%$7.85
2014$41.35+2.0%$33.65+2.0%$7.70
2013$40.57+1.9%$33.02+1.9%$7.55
2012$39.80+1.9%$32.39+1.9%$7.41
2011$39.02+2.0%$31.76+2.0%$7.26
2010$38.42+1.6%$31.27+1.6%$7.15
2009$37.75+1.8%$30.72+1.8%$7.03
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$44.21 $22.17 $22.04
2017$43.84+.8%$21.93+1.1%$21.90
2016$42.83+2.4%$21.35+2.8%$21.48
2015$42.16+1.6%$20.86+2.3%$21.30
2014$41.35+2.0%$20.42+2.1%$20.92
2013$40.57+1.9%$19.99+2.2%$20.59
2012$39.80+1.9%$19.58+2.1%$20.22
2011$39.02+2.0%$19.25+1.7%$19.78
2010$38.42+1.6%$18.95+1.6%$19.47
2009$37.75+1.8%$18.63+1.7%$19.12
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern$44.2140
South Central$29.4270
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$29.4270
Eastern$44.2140
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