Animal Scientists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$79,120
↑ 29.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Animal Scientists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Animal Scientists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.2% since 2011 ($61,230 → $79,120)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $79,120
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,120 | +12.8% |
| 2023 | $70,140 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $69,390 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | $65,090 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | $63,490 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | $60,300 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $58,380 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | $60,760 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | $60,330 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | $60,390 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | $61,110 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | $64,260 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | $61,680 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $61,230 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.