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Animal Scientists Salaries
in South Dakota, SD
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.80 – $33.88
Average Annual Pay
Range: $64,064 – $70,470
Salaries for Animal Scientists near South Dakota
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Florida, FL
$39.27
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Georgia, GA
$55.56
71.8%Higher than Animal Scientists in South Dakota, SD
Illinois, IL
$34.16
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Iowa, IA
$55.51
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Maryland, MD
$42.30
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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
$27.49/hr
Range: $26.18 - $28.80
Annual Rate
$57,177
Range: $54,454 - $59,900
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.34/hr
Range: $30.80 - $33.88
Annual Rate
$67,267
Range: $64,064 - $70,470
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.19/hr
Range: $35.42 - $38.96
Annual Rate
$77,357
Range: $73,674 - $81,041
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
