How much does an animal scientist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $33.14 an hour or $5,745 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.14
- Average (mean)
- $88,350
- Jobs
- 3,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 25th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $68,940 | $33.14 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.66 | |
| 90th | $166,000 | $79.81 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Texas | $132,800 |
| Minnesota | $88,640 |
| Wisconsin | $84,310 |
| Washington | $83,160 |
| Kansas | $80,090 |
| Maryland | $77,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,660 |
| South Dakota | $77,300 |
| Iowa | $75,290 |
| North Dakota | $72,100 |
| Michigan | $60,010 |
| Nebraska | $55,300 |
| Illinois | $47,930 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $240,400 |
| New York, NY | $102,500 |
| Madison, WI | $84,310 |
| Washington, DC | $82,810 |
| Lincoln, NE | $79,410 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,880 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,530 |
| Omaha, NE | $73,740 |
| Baltimore, MD | $63,740 |
| Kansas City, MO | $63,300 |
| Lansing, MI | $55,450 |
In other countries
Animal Scientist belongs to the international group "Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals".
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- Food Scientist and Technologist$88,720
- Soil and Plant Scientist$78,850
- Biochemist and Biophysicist$127,400
- Microbiologist$87,990
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$76,780
- Biological Scientist$98,920
- Conservation Scientist$73,010
- Forester$76,400
- Epidemiologist$87,220
- Medical Scientist$103,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal scientist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $33.14 ($68,940 a year).
How much does an animal scientist make a month?
About $5,745 a month before tax, based on a median of $68,940 a year.
How much does an animal scientist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,350 or less a year ($21.32 an hour); the top 10% make $166,000 or more.
Which state pays animal scientists the most?
Texas, with a median of $132,800 a year, followed by Minnesota ($88,640) and Wisconsin ($84,310).
Which city pays animal scientists the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $240,400 a year.
How many animal scientists are there in the United States?
About 3,100 people work as animal scientists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.