Animal Scientists
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Animal Scientists *
U S |
$26.19 | $34.74 | $51.14 |
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Minnesota |
$26.98 | $32.07 | $53 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 100 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Animal Scientists most often work?
- Educational Services
- Food Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 406 new Animal Scientists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.