Animal Scientists
Occupation
$79,120
National Median Salary
$38.04
Median Hourly Wage
2,470
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+29.5%
10 Year Change
$61,110
2014 Median
$79,120
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Animal Scientists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $138,040 | 140 |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | $136,090 | 180 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $124,940 | 70 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $122,420 | 80 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $109,600 | 70 |
Top Paying States for Animal Scientists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $138,030 | 60 |
| Missouri | $119,110 | — |
| Georgia | $114,560 | 60 |
| Iowa | $95,680 | 130 |
| New York | $87,390 | — |
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Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Animal Food Manufacturing
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Scientific Research and Development Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Support Activities for Animal Production
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry