Animal Scientists Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Animal Scientists positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$79,120
National average
Salary Range
$48,440 – $235,750
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Animal Scientists Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $218,610 | $176,690 | $227,700 |
| Minnesota | $138,030 | $58,080 | $198,620 |
| Missouri | $119,110 | $49,360 | $209,990 |
| Georgia | $114,560 | $47,100 | $168,440 |
| Iowa | $95,680 | $46,530 | $181,710 |
| New York | $87,390 | $62,040 | $128,100 |
| Texas | $84,010 | $57,640 | $199,430 |
| Madison, WI | $81,330 | $64,940 | $130,630 |
| Wisconsin | $79,750 | $64,650 | $126,260 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $78,800 | $61,590 | $145,420 |
| Washington | $78,660 | $49,350 | $99,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,130 | $55,710 | $159,190 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $76,560 | $55,670 | $106,990 |
| Maryland | $73,560 | $57,710 | $130,640 |
| Lincoln, NE | $62,380 | $39,800 | $91,220 |
| Ohio | $61,650 | $45,570 | $101,900 |
| Illinois | $60,590 | $49,090 | $96,560 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $60,290 | $52,460 | $121,370 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,900 | $50,240 | $105,410 |
| Florida | $57,810 | $38,260 | $163,740 |
| South Dakota | $56,400 | $53,270 | $82,400 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $54,260 | $43,960 | $114,180 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $53,270 | $53,270 | $82,400 |
| Michigan | $51,290 | $39,020 | $82,740 |
| Nebraska | $51,270 | $39,280 | $93,890 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Animal Scientists make?▾
The median annual salary for a Animal Scientists is $79,120, with a typical range of $48,440 – $235,750 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Animal Scientists?▾
Entry-level Animal Scientists positions typically start around $48,440 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Animal Scientistss earn the most?▾
Animal Scientistss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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