How much does an animal scientist make in New York?
$102,500a year
Median yearly pay for animal scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $49.30 an hour or $8,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.30
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 11
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,940Median: $102,500Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,940 | $35.07 | |
| 25th | $81,070 | $38.98 | |
| Median | $102,500 | $49.30 | |
| 75th | $113,500 | $54.57 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.94 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for animal scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $49.30 ($102,500 a year).
Do animal scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $102,500 against $68,940 nationally, 49% more.
Where does New York rank for animal scientist pay?
2 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal scientist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,900 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.