Animal scientist earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Animal scientist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Kentucky $78,780
Maryland $77,450
Iowa $77,030
Indiana $77,030
North Carolina $72,390
Washington $72,010
Illinois $69,100
Ohio $68,530
Pennsylvania $61,920
South Dakota $61,920
Minnesota $61,910
Michigan $61,780
Kansas $61,630
Missouri $59,820
Florida $59,000
Colorado $58,880
Georgia $57,570
Wisconsin $56,710
Massachusetts $55,430
Nebraska $50,240
Tennessee $50,090
Louisiana $48,030
Texas $47,210
Oklahoma $21,160
California $192,120
New Jersey $103,120
New York $101,560

How do animal scientist salaries compare to similar careers?

Animal scientists earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than materials scientists but more than biotechnicians.

Career Median Salary
Materials scientist salary $58K
Chemical technician salary $63K
Geodesist salary $60K
Fish and game warden salary $70K
Aquacultural manager salary $61K
Animal scientist salary $47K
Microbiologist salary $61K
Soil and water conservationist salary $60K
Forensic science technician salary $51K
Biotechnician salary $50K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)