SOC 19-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Scientists — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
In Fayetteville, AR the median wage for Animal Scientists reaches $240,370 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fayetteville, AR the median wage for Animal Scientists reaches $240,370 a year. That is 248.7% more than the national median of $68,940. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $221,880 and $240,370. The lowest tenth earn under $187,190, while the highest tenth earn more than $240,370.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 6.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 432 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $187,190 | +171.5% |
| 25th | $221,880 | +221.8% |
| Median (50th) | $240,370 | +248.7% |
| 75th | $240,370 | +248.7% |
| 90th | $240,370 | +248.7% |
| Mean | $225,270 | +226.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $240,370 goes as far as $276,605 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 301.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$240,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$276,605US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $240,370 a year, 248.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $187,190 to $240,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Scientists in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $240,370, or $115.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,940, so pay in Fayetteville, AR is 248.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fayetteville, AR earns more than $240,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $187,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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