Animal Scientists
SOC 19-1011Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Five-year wage trends
Median wage levels across states
Focus level
Level III median wage up 26.9% since 2020-21.
2026 weighted lottery impact
Thresholds for Level III & IV
2026 Weighted Lottery Impact
Level III threshold: $86,965
Level IV threshold: $100,339
Most common level in filings: Level II
Latest Level III median
2025-26
$86,965
Level I$55,723
Level II$71,406
Level III$86,965
Level IV$100,339
Top metros by Level III wages
Latest year median for this occupation
| Rank | Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, AR | $166,088 | $185,474 | $204,838 | $224,224 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA | $104,936 | $150,696 | $196,477 | $242,237 |
| 3 | Modesto, CA, CA | $104,582 | $150,384 | $196,165 | $241,966 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, CA | $99,986 | $147,181 | $194,376 | $241,571 |
| 5 | Joplin, MO-KS, KS | $97,906 | $143,437 | $188,968 | $234,499 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA | $89,232 | $133,203 | $177,174 | $221,146 |
| 7 | Stockton-Lodi, CA, CA | $88,712 | $132,309 | $175,926 | $219,523 |
| 8 | Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR | $91,166 | $131,602 | $172,016 | $212,451 |
| 9 | Vallejo, CA, CA | $85,821 | $123,573 | $161,346 | $199,098 |
| 10 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, CA | $85,696 | $122,554 | $159,390 | $196,248 |
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