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Animal Scientists Salaries
in Pennsylvania, PA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $44.57 – $49.03
Average Annual Pay
Range: $92,706 – $101,976
Salaries for Animal Scientists near Pennsylvania
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Florida, FL
$39.27
16.1%Lower than Animal Scientists in Pennsylvania, PA
Georgia, GA
$55.56
18.7%Higher than Animal Scientists in Pennsylvania, PA
Illinois, IL
$34.16
27.0%Lower than Animal Scientists in Pennsylvania, PA
Iowa, IA
$55.51
18.6%Higher than Animal Scientists in Pennsylvania, PA
Maryland, MD
$42.30
9.6%Lower than Animal Scientists in Pennsylvania, PA
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
$39.78/hr
Range: $37.88 - $41.68
Annual Rate
$82,740
Range: $78,800 - $86,680
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$46.80/hr
Range: $44.57 - $49.03
Annual Rate
$97,341
Range: $92,706 - $101,976
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$53.82/hr
Range: $51.26 - $56.38
Annual Rate
$111,942
Range: $106,612 - $117,272
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

