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Animal Scientists Salaries
in Illinois, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $32.53 – $35.78
Average Annual Pay
Range: $67,662 – $74,429
Salaries for Animal Scientists near Illinois
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Florida, FL
$39.27
15.0%Higher than Animal Scientists in Illinois, IL
Georgia, GA
$55.56
62.6%Higher than Animal Scientists in Illinois, IL
Iowa, IA
$55.51
62.5%Higher than Animal Scientists in Illinois, IL
Maryland, MD
$42.30
23.8%Higher than Animal Scientists in Illinois, IL
Michigan, MI
$28.34
17.0%Lower than Animal Scientists in Illinois, 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
$29.04/hr
Range: $27.65 - $30.41
Annual Rate
$60,389
Range: $57,513 - $63,265
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$34.16/hr
Range: $32.53 - $35.78
Annual Rate
$71,046
Range: $67,662 - $74,429
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$39.28/hr
Range: $37.41 - $41.15
Annual Rate
$81,703
Range: $77,811 - $85,593
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
