The median annual wage for Animal Scientists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $78,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $87,390.
Pay spans roughly $61,590 at the 10th percentile to $145,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.89 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as animal scientists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $78,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $87,390 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.89 |
| 10th percentile | $61,590 |
| 90th percentile | $145,420 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.