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Animal Scientists

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Animal Scientists

National Avg Annual Salary

$104,970

National Avg Hourly Wage

$50.47

National Total Employment

2,470

Top Metro Avg Salary

$205,040

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Highest Paying State

Minnesota leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $130,410.

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Largest State Market

Wisconsin has one of the largest employment markets with 230 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR shows an average annual salary of $205,040.

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Largest Metro Market

Madison, WI has a broad labor footprint with 190 jobs.

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Top States for Animal Scientists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Minnesota MN $130,410 60 Open
Missouri MO $112,650 0 Open
Georgia GA $110,060 60 Open
Iowa IA $109,980 130 Open
Texas TX $103,600 60 Open
New York NY $93,510 0 Open
Pennsylvania PA $92,710 90 Open
Wisconsin WI $89,280 230 Open
Maryland MD $83,800 200 Open
Florida FL $77,800 40 Open

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