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Animal Scientists is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Animal Scientists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-1011 |
| title | Animal Scientists |
| onet code | 19-1011.00 |
| description | Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 2,470 |
| a mean | 104,970 |
| a median | 79,120 |
| a pct10 | 48,440 |
| a pct25 | 59,610 |
| a pct75 | 128,450 |
| a pct90 | 235,750 |
| h mean | 50 |
| h median | 38 |
The day-to-day work of a animal scientists typically centers on study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials. 7 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Judgment and Decision Making, and Writing. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.95 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working animal scientists, the most common entry qualification is a Doctoral Degree (43.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 91% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Minnesota at $138,030 and lowest in Nebraska at $51,270 — a 2.7× spread. The top five states (Minnesota, Missouri, Georgia, Iowa, New York) average $110,954. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $138,030 | $130,410 | $58,080 | $198,620 | 60 |
| Missouri | $119,110 | $112,650 | $49,360 | $209,990 | — |
| Georgia | $114,560 | $110,060 | $47,100 | $168,440 | 60 |
| Iowa | $95,680 | $109,980 | $46,530 | $181,710 | 130 |
| New York | $87,390 | $93,510 | $62,040 | $128,100 | — |
| Texas | $84,010 | $103,600 | $57,640 | $199,430 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $79,750 | $89,280 | $64,650 | $126,260 | 230 |
| Washington | $78,660 | $75,560 | $49,350 | $99,430 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,130 | $92,710 | $55,710 | $159,190 | 90 |
| Maryland | $73,560 | $83,800 | $57,710 | $130,640 | 200 |
| Ohio | $61,650 | $65,790 | $45,570 | $101,900 | 40 |
| Illinois | $60,590 | $67,660 | $49,090 | $96,560 | 160 |
| Florida | $57,810 | $77,800 | $38,260 | $163,740 | 40 |
| South Dakota | $56,400 | $64,060 | $53,270 | $82,400 | 80 |
| Michigan | $51,290 | $56,130 | $39,020 | $82,740 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $51,270 | $63,560 | $39,280 | $93,890 | 190 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for animal scientists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Animal Anatomist or Animal Behaviorist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Animal Scientists compares to others in the 19 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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