Animal Scientists in Virginia
Get the information you need to know about working as an Animal Scientist.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Animal Scientist Career?
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- General Agriculture
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Animal Health
- Animal Nutrition
- Dairy Science
- Poultry Science
- Animal Sciences, Other
- Plant Sciences
- Range Science & Management
What do Animal Scientists Make in Virginia?
Workers in this field were paid a median of $25.74 an hour in 2017.
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Top Virginia Metros for Animal Scientists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Animal Scientists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 40 | $126,050 |
Top States for Animal Scientists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Animal Scientists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 290 | $49,390 |
Wisconsin | 280 | $63,440 |
Minnesota | 210 | $65,760 |
Michigan | 140 | $52,330 |
North Carolina | 140 | $51,610 |
Missouri | 130 | $62,720 |
New York | 130 | $59,010 |
Iowa | 110 | $68,150 |
Illinois | 80 | $51,960 |
Maryland | 80 | $118,410 |
Ohio | 80 | $68,530 |
Pennsylvania | 70 | $51,020 |
South Dakota | 60 | $55,420 |
Oklahoma | 50 | $21,160 |
California | 40 | $49,760 |
Colorado | 40 | $48,900 |
Georgia | 40 | $53,370 |
Nebraska | 40 | $81,150 |
Indiana | 30 | $61,150 |
Kansas | 30 | $60,150 |
Below are the states where Animal Scientists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Maryland | $118,410 |
Nebraska | $81,150 |
Ohio | $68,530 |
Iowa | $68,150 |
Minnesota | $65,760 |
Wisconsin | $63,440 |
Missouri | $62,720 |
Indiana | $61,150 |
Kansas | $60,150 |
New York | $59,010 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Billy Hathorn under License
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