Animal Scientists salary
United States, all industries · BLS OEWS 2025
National market range
$50K–$103K
Median
$68,940
25th percentile
$49,770
75th percentile
$103,300
By state
State
Median
Range · 25th–75th
vs national
Illinois
$47,930
$44K–$48K
Iowa
$75,290
$59K–$136K
Kansas
$80,090
$63K–$112K
Maryland
$77,750
$64K–$110K
Michigan
$60,010
$49K–$66K
Minnesota
$88,640
$77K–$144K
Nebraska
$55,300
$49K–$99K
North Dakota
$72,100
$53K–$91K
Pennsylvania
$77,660
$69K–$83K
South Dakota
$77,300
$63K–$102K
Texas
$132,830
$76K–$183K
Washington
$83,160
$64K–$95K
Wisconsin
$84,310
$70K–$100K
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025 · Ranges are 25th–75th percentile of reported wages for the occupation code · All workers, regardless of gender.
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