How much does an animal scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$77,660a year
Median yearly pay for animal scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $37.34 an hour or $6,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.34
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 13
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,010Median: $77,660Highest 10%: $167,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| 25th | $69,490 | $33.41 | |
| Median | $77,660 | $37.34 | |
| 75th | $82,880 | $39.85 | |
| 90th | $167,300 | $80.41 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal scientists.
| 4. Washington | $83,160 |
| 5. Kansas | $80,090 |
| 6. Maryland | $77,750 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | $77,660 |
| 8. South Dakota | $77,300 |
| 9. Iowa | $75,290 |
| 10. North Dakota | $72,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.34 ($77,660 a year).
Do animal scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $77,660 against $68,940 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for animal scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 7 of 13 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays animal scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $77,880 a year.
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.