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Occupation ยท SOC 19-1011

Animal Scientists: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of animal scientists can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 2,470 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $79,120 ($38.04 an hour).

US employment

2,470

Median annual wage

$79,120

Mean annual wage

$104,970

Median hourly wage

$38.04

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

5

Extensive preparation

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. Minnesota$138,030
  2. Missouri$119,110
  3. Georgia$114,560
  4. Iowa$95,680
  5. New York$87,390

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. Minnesota$139,960
  2. Missouri$131,150
  3. Georgia$118,970
  4. Iowa$109,020
  5. Texas$86,560
Full pay-by-state comparison

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OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$86,350$7,230 (+9.1%)5Doctoral or professional degree
Biological Scientists, All Other$93,330$14,210 (+18.0%)5Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Wisconsin230
  2. 2. Maryland200
  3. 3. Nebraska190
  4. 4. Illinois160
  5. 5. Iowa130
  6. 6. Michigan120
  7. 7. Pennsylvania90
  8. 8. South Dakota80
  9. 9. Georgia60
  10. 10. Minnesota60

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Minnesota$138,030
  2. 2. Missouri$119,110
  3. 3. Georgia$114,560
  4. 4. Iowa$95,680
  5. 5. New York$87,390
  6. 6. Texas$84,010
  7. 7. Wisconsin$79,750
  8. 8. Washington$78,660
  9. 9. Pennsylvania$77,130
  10. 10. Maryland$73,560

Median annual wage. Based on 16 states and territories with published figures.

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