How much does an animal scientist make in Washington?
$82,810a year
Median yearly pay for animal scientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $39.81 an hour or $6,901 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.81
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,350Median: $82,810Highest 10%: $153,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,350 | $30.94 | |
| 25th | $64,890 | $31.20 | |
| Median | $82,810 | $39.81 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.87 | |
| 90th | $153,500 | $73.81 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for animal scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal scientist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $39.81 ($82,810 a year).
Do animal scientists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $82,810 against $68,940 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Washington rank for animal scientist pay?
4 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal scientist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,500 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.