The average salary for an animal scientist in the United States is around $60,300 per year.
Avg Salary
Animal scientists earn an average yearly salary of $60,300.
Wages typically start from $38,260 and go up to $95,036.
3% below national average Updated in 2019
Animal scientist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$45.69 per hour
$95,036 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$36.83 per hour
$76,613 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$28.99 per hour
$60,300 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$22.82 per hour
$47,461 per year
10th percentile
Starting level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$18.39 per hour
$38,260 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Animal scientist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | $81,150 |
| Ohio | $68,530 |
| Iowa | $68,150 |
| Indiana | $67,510 |
| Minnesota | $65,760 |
| Wisconsin | $63,440 |
| Missouri | $62,720 |
| Kansas | $60,150 |
| New York | $59,010 |
| Massachusetts | $55,430 |
| South Dakota | $55,420 |
| Georgia | $53,370 |
| Michigan | $52,330 |
| North Carolina | $51,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,020 |
| Illinois | $50,319 |
| Tennessee | $50,090 |
| California | $49,760 |
| Texas | $49,390 |
| Colorado | $48,900 |
| Louisiana | $48,030 |
| Florida | $42,210 |
| Oklahoma | $21,160 |
| Maryland | $118,410 |
| New Jersey | $103,120 |
How do animal scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Animal scientists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than zoologists but more than fish and game wardens.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Zoologist salary | $63K |
| Geodesist salary | $63K |
| Cartographer salary | $63K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $63K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $63K |
| Animal scientist salary | $60K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $59K |
| Forester salary | $62K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $58K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $58K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)