Animal Scientists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,430 or more. The middle half of animal scientists in Minneapolis earn between $76,530 and $97,520.
- $64K10th
- $77K25th
- $77KMedian
- $98K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,860 | $8,072 | $46.57 |
| Median | $76,530 | $6,378 | $36.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,530 | $6,378 | $36.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,520 | $8,127 | $46.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Scientists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Animal scientists in Minneapolis earn 15% less than the Minnesota average ($114,380) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($88,350). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $68,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $96,860 | $76,530 | $63,520 | $157,430 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $114,380 | $88,640 | $63,520 | $202,910 | 100 |
| United States | $88,350 | $68,940 | $44,350 | $166,000 | 3,100 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Scientists salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $96,860, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $71,908 a year, or $5,992 a month and $2,766 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $72,730 | $6,061 |
| Working in MN | $71,908 | $5,992 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for animal scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $96,860 buys what about $92,404 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$95,940
- Omaha, NE$76,720
- Lincoln, NE$81,260
- Kansas City, MO$83,710
- Lansing, MI$59,600
- Fayetteville, AR$225,270
Highest-paying cities for animal scientists
Fayetteville, AR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($225,270).
- Fayetteville, AR$225,270
- New York, NY$103,270
- Minneapolis, MN$96,860
- Washington, DC$96,050
- Madison, WI$95,940
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Animal Scientists salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do animal scientists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$46.57 an hour on average, and $36.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal scientists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal scientists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $71,908 a year ($5,992 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,860. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do animal scientists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($88,350).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1011; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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