How much does an animal scientist make in Philadelphia?
$77,880a year
Median yearly pay for animal scientists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $37.44 an hour or $6,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.44
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,100Median: $77,880Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,100 | $26.49 | |
| 25th | $65,680 | $31.58 | |
| Median | $77,880 | $37.44 | |
| 75th | $81,760 | $39.31 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.35 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for animal scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $164,900 |
| Economist | $139,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,200 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
| Psychologist | $120,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $112,700 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,000 |
| Microbiologist | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal scientist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $37.44 ($77,880 a year).
Do animal scientists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $77,880 against $68,940 nationally, 13% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $77,660, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for animal scientist pay?
6 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal scientist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,700 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.