Animal Scientist salary
From 199 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 19-1011: Animal Scientists
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 54% of Animal Scientist filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Riverview. 11 filings (6% of the total), median $60,938.
- Median up 50% since FY2020. From $51,646 in FY2020 to $77,627 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Animal Scientist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 199 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Animal Scientist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 19-1011, Animal Scientists). The median base salary is $65,904, 46% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $56,765 and $84,730. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 54% of filings. College Station, TX has the most filings (11), and Riverview is the employer that files the most (11).
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Top employers for Animal Scientist
Employers with the most Animal Scientist filings. Bar: share of all Animal Scientist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 54% of filings
Mid-level · 23% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 8% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $58,000 | 105 |
| Level II · Qualified | $74,800 | 45 |
| Level III · Experienced | $93,900 | 31 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $96,450 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Animal Scientist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | $56,530 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Animal Scientist does
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Typical tasks
- Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
- Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
- Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
- Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
- Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.
- Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Animal Scientists (19-1011.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Animal Scientists), the median annual wage was $68,940 in May 2025, with 3,100 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $65,904, 4% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,774 | $44,350 |
| 25th percentile | $56,765 | $49,770 |
| Median | $65,904 | $68,940 |
| 75th percentile | $84,730 | $103,300 |
| 90th percentile | $104,200 | $166,000 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $49,774 |
| 25th | $56,765 |
| 50th (median) | $65,904 |
| 75th | $84,730 |
| 90th | $104,200 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $51,646 | $41,101 | $70,000 | 103 |
| FY2021 | $60,000 | $49,099 | $82,516 | 90 |
| FY2022 | $70,000 | $53,760 | $87,131 | 101 |
| FY2023 | $65,000 | $52,398 | $90,000 | 104 |
| FY2024 | $67,751 | $51,745 | $89,440 | 88 |
| FY2025 | $60,938 | $55,000 | $74,850 | 128 |
| FY2026 | $77,627 | $63,659 | $95,725 | 71 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Animal Scientist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Animal Scientist jobs is $65,904 (199 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $56,765 and $84,730.
What does an entry-level Animal Scientist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $58,000. Level I accounts for 54% of Animal Scientist filings.
Do H-1B Animal Scientists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($65,904) is 4% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($68,940, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.