Animal scientist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level animal scientist earnings begin at:

$42.10 per hour

$87,560 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level animal scientist earnings begin at:

$33.78 per hour

$70,270 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level animal scientist earnings begin at:

$28.37 per hour

$59,010 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level animal scientist earnings begin at:

$25.01 per hour

$52,020 per year

10th percentile

Starting level animal scientist earnings begin at:

$21.13 per hour

$43,960 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 New York. On average, they make less than fish and game wardens but more than biotechnicians.

Career Median Salary
Fish and game warden salary $69K
Forensic science technician salary $64K
Forester salary $62K
Biomass plant technician salary $63K
Agricultural inspector salary $65K
Animal scientist salary $59K
Food science technologist salary $54K
Environmental technician salary $49K
Agricultural and food science technician salary $48K
Biotechnician salary $47K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)