SOC 19-1011 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Animal Scientists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$68,940
- 10th percentile
- $44,350
- 25th percentile
- $49,770
- Median
- $68,940
- 75th percentile
- $103,300
- 90th percentile
- $166,000
- Mean
- $88,350
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,100.
That median is 35.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 40 | $187,190 | $240,370 | $240,370 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Not available | $72,940 | $102,540 | $130,910 |
| Madison, WI | 220 | $57,400 | $84,310 | $170,450 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 160 | $64,350 | $82,810 | $153,520 |
| Lincoln, NE | 100 | $49,770 | $79,410 | $118,980 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 60 | $55,100 | $77,880 | $102,650 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 40 | $63,520 | $76,530 | $157,430 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 40 | $45,600 | $73,740 | $120,530 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $55,460 | $63,740 | $114,310 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | Not available | $60,600 | $63,300 | $124,300 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 30 | $47,080 | $55,450 | $84,190 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 220 | $57,400 | $84,310 | $170,450 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 160 | $64,350 | $82,810 | $153,520 |
| Lincoln, NE | 100 | $49,770 | $79,410 | $118,980 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 60 | $55,100 | $77,880 | $102,650 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $55,460 | $63,740 | $114,310 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 40 | $187,190 | $240,370 | $240,370 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 40 | $63,520 | $76,530 | $157,430 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 40 | $45,600 | $73,740 | $120,530 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 30 | $47,080 | $55,450 | $84,190 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 40 | $44,490 | $132,830 | $211,650 |
| Minnesota | 100 | $63,520 | $88,640 | $202,910 |
| Wisconsin | 280 | $57,400 | $84,310 | $153,570 |
| Washington | 40 | $63,730 | $83,160 | $112,450 |
| Kansas | Not available | $59,370 | $80,090 | $126,760 |
| Maryland | 190 | $59,950 | $77,750 | $147,580 |
| Pennsylvania | 90 | $59,010 | $77,660 | $167,260 |
| South Dakota | 90 | $50,660 | $77,300 | $101,990 |
| Iowa | 60 | $50,580 | $75,290 | $186,390 |
| North Dakota | 40 | $51,320 | $72,100 | $153,500 |
| Michigan | 80 | $47,080 | $60,010 | $87,330 |
| Nebraska | 210 | $48,150 | $55,300 | $118,980 |
| Illinois | Not available | $39,630 | $47,930 | $66,510 |
| Arkansas | 60 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| California | 140 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Georgia | 60 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Kentucky | 30 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ohio | 90 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Animal Scientists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Animal Scientists is $68,940. Employment is 3,100.
How does Animal Scientists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Animal Scientists is 35.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Animal Scientists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR is highest on this page's list at $240,370.