SOC 19-1011 · May 2025 · United States
Animal Scientists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$68,940 /year
The median wage for Animal Scientists across the United States is $68,940 per year, measured over 3,100 jobs. The highest state median is in Texas, at $132,830.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Animal Scientists
Pay for this occupation varies by 177.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Texas pays $132,830 and Illinois pays $47,930.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $132,830 | 40 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $88,640 | 100 | |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $84,310 | 280 | |
| 4 | Washington | $83,160 | 40 | |
| 5 | Kansas | $80,090 | — | |
| 6 | Maryland | $77,750 | 190 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $77,660 | 90 | |
| 8 | South Dakota | $77,300 | 90 | |
| 9 | Iowa | $75,290 | 60 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $72,100 | 40 |
States with the most Animal Scientists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 280 | $84,310 | |
| 2 | Nebraska | 210 | $55,300 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 190 | $77,750 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | 100 | $88,640 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 90 | $77,660 | |
| 6 | South Dakota | 90 | $77,300 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 80 | $60,010 | |
| 8 | Iowa | 60 | $75,290 | |
| 9 | North Dakota | 40 | $72,100 | |
| 10 | Texas | 40 | $132,830 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $240,370 | 40 |
| 2 | New York | $102,540 | — |
| 3 | Madison | $84,310 | 220 |
| 4 | Washington | $82,810 | 160 |
| 5 | Lincoln | $79,410 | 100 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | $77,880 | 60 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | $76,530 | 40 |
| 8 | Omaha | $73,740 | 40 |
| 9 | Baltimore | $63,740 | 40 |
| 10 | Kansas City | $63,300 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.