Animal Scientist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An animal scientist earns a median of $68,940 a year ($33.14 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $88,350. About 3,100 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $68,940
- Gross pay
- $2,651.54
- Federal income tax
- −$243.72
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$164.40
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$38.45
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,204.97
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $68,940
- Federal
- $6,337
- FICA
- $5,274
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $57,329
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Animal Scientists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-1011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal scientist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $33.14; the average is $42.48.
What is the salary range for an animal scientist?
The bottom 10% earn under $44,350 and the top 10% earn over $166,000 a year.
How much is $68,940 after taxes?
About $57,329 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $54,143 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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