Best Paying Industries for Chemists and Materials Scientists
$86,620
National Median Salary
100
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $171,740 | +98.3% | 70 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $134,430 | +55.2% | 5,260 |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $125,690 | +45.1% | — |
| 4 | Support Activities for Mining | $123,120 | +42.1% | — |
| 5 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $122,650 | +41.6% | 260 |
| 6 | Textile Mills | $121,550 | +40.3% | 170 |
| 7 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $119,540 | +38.0% | 370 |
| 8 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $117,180 | +35.3% | 230 |
| 9 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $111,520 | +28.7% | 460 |
| 10 | Utilities | $109,060 | +25.9% | 520 |
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