Animal Scientists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $218,610 +176.3% vs national
Median hourly $105.10
10th percentile $176,690
90th percentile $227,700
National median $79,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $176,690
    25th
    $177,090
    50th (median)
    $218,610
    75th
    $227,690
    90th
    $227,700

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Scientists salary vs area income 280% Median Animal Scientists salary is 180% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minnesota $138,030
    Missouri $119,110
    Georgia $114,560
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,540
    Iowa $95,680
    New York $87,390

    Nearby metros — Animal Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,540
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,800
    Maryland $73,560
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $53,270

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,200
    School Psychologists$61,700
    Biological Technicians$44,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,460
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$45,550
    Chemical Technicians$46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Scientists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Scientists in Fayetteville, AR is $105.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.56 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Animal Scientists salaries?

    The median Animal Scientists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 176.3% above the national median of $79,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Scientists in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Animal Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $176,690 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $177,090.