The salary statistics and trend of animal scientists in the industry of support activities for animal production are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare animal scientist salaries in different industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,560 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,980 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,570 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal scientists in the industry of support activities for animal production. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) animal scientists is $98,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal scientists is $34,950.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal scientists in the industry of Support Activities for Animal Production from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,560 | 0.65% | -50.67% |
| 2016 | $59,170 | -7.17% | - |
| 2015 | $63,410 | -12.79% | - |
| 2014 | $71,520 | -19.34% | - |
| 2013 | $85,350 | -5.14% | - |
| 2012 | $89,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of animal scientists in two industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of animal scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | |
| Support Activities for Animal Production | |
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