How much does an animal scientist make in Madison?
$84,310a year
Median yearly pay for animal scientists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $40.53 an hour or $7,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.53
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,400Median: $84,310Highest 10%: $170,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,400 | $27.60 | |
| 25th | $70,150 | $33.73 | |
| Median | $84,310 | $40.53 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.22 | |
| 90th | $170,500 | $81.95 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for animal scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal scientist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $40.53 ($84,310 a year).
Do animal scientists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $84,310 against $68,940 nationally, 22% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $84,310, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for animal scientist pay?
3 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal scientist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,500 or more.
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.