Animal Scientists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for animal scientists is $33.14 an hour ($68,940 a year). About 3,100 people work in this job there.
Pay range for animal scientists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.32 | $44,350 |
| 25% of workers | $23.93 | $49,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.14 | $68,940 |
| 75% of workers | $49.67 | $103,300 |
| 90% of workers | $79.81 | $166,000 |
Best-paying states for animal scientists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $132,830 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $88,640 | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $84,310 | 280 |
| Washington | $83,160 | 40 |
| Kansas | $80,090 | 0 |
| Maryland | $77,750 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,660 | 90 |
| South Dakota | $77,300 | 90 |
| Iowa | $75,290 | 60 |
| North Dakota | $72,100 | 40 |
Education, experience and outlook for animal scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $127,410 |
| Conservation Scientists | $73,010 |
| Microbiologists | $87,990 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $76,780 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $78,850 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $88,720 |
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