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Animal Scientists Salaries
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $34.63 – $38.09
Average Annual Pay
Range: $72,030 – $79,233
Salaries for Animal Scientists near Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
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Florida, FL
$39.27
8.0%Higher than Animal Scientists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Georgia, GA
$55.56
52.8%Higher than Animal Scientists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Illinois, IL
$34.16
6.1%Lower than Animal Scientists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Iowa, IA
$55.51
52.7%Higher than Animal Scientists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Maryland, MD
$42.30
16.3%Higher than Animal Scientists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
How much do Animal Scientists make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$30.91/hr
Range: $29.44 - $32.38
Annual Rate
$64,287
Range: $61,226 - $67,348
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$36.36/hr
Range: $34.63 - $38.09
Annual Rate
$75,632
Range: $72,030 - $79,233
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$41.81/hr
Range: $39.82 - $43.80
Annual Rate
$86,977
Range: $82,835 - $91,118
Animal Scientists job description
Animal Scientists professionals conduct research and analysis to advance scientific knowledge. They design experiments, collect data, and publish findings that contribute to their fields.
- •Design and conduct experiments
- •Collect and analyze data
- •Write research papers and reports
- •Collaborate with research teams
- •Present findings at conferences
- •Maintain laboratory safety
- •Research methodology
- •Data analysis
- •Scientific writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Laboratory techniques
- •Collaboration
- •Advanced degree in science field
- •Research experience
- •Published research preferred
- •Laboratory skills
