Occupation Salary Profile

Animal Scientists

SOC Code: 19-1011

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

National Median (BLS)
$67,930
▲ +2.72% Nominal ▼ -0.52% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$63,565
▼ -2.21% Nominal ▼ -5.18% Real
Average Base Salary
$76,530
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
570
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Animal Scientists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,660
25th Percentile $60,120
National Median (50th Percentile) $67,930
75th Percentile $86,180
90th Percentile $105,670
P10: $50,660 P50 (Median): $67,930 P90: $105,670
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 118 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $63,565
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -2.21%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -5.18%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,386
25th Percentile $56,132
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $63,565
75th Percentile $75,000
90th Percentile $100,600
H-1B P10: $50,386 H-1B P50: $63,565 H-1B P90: $100,600
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Animal Scientists roles ($63,565) is -6.4% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($67,930).