SOC 19-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Scientists — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 1 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage for Animal Scientists is $84,310 a year, which is 22.3% higher than the national figure of $68,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage for Animal Scientists is $84,310 a year, which is 22.3% higher than the national figure of $68,940. Half of workers earn between $70,150 and $100,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $57,400 and the ninetieth at $153,570.
The area has 280 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 13 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 3rd by median wage. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $84,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 144th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,400 | −16.7% |
| 25th | $70,150 | +1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $84,310 | +22.3% |
| 75th | $100,300 | +45.5% |
| 90th | $153,570 | +122.8% |
| Mean | $93,390 | +35.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $84,310 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $84,310 goes as far as $89,596 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,596US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,310 a year, 22.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,400 to $153,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 13 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $84,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Scientists in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $84,310, or $40.54 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 Wisconsin is 22.3% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $153,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,400 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Madison, at $84,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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