The average salary for an animal scientist in Texas is around $49,390 per year.
Avg Salary
Animal scientists earn an average yearly salary of $49,390.
Wages typically start from $34,220 and go up to $75,900.
22% below national average Updated in 2018
Animal scientist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$36.49 per hour
$75,900 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$29.31 per hour
$60,960 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$23.75 per hour
$49,390 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$19.01 per hour
$39,550 per year
10th percentile
Starting level animal scientist earnings begin at:
$16.45 per hour
$34,220 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 Texas. On average, they make less than geodesists but more than biotechnicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Geodesist salary | $55K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $51K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $58K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $58K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $50K |
| Animal scientist salary | $49K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $50K |
| Agricultural and food science technician salary | $43K |
| Environmental technician salary | $43K |
| Biotechnician salary | $44K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)