DOL Median (Texas)
$48,199
vs National
-3.6%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,994
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,199
-3.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Texas earns $48,199 in nominal terms, which is 3.6% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,994 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARD DAIRY CONSULTANTS LLC | $128,000 | 8 |
| Elanco US Inc. | $102,259 | 3 |
| EMBRYOLAB | $84,000 | 12 |
| SUTONG CHINA TIRE RESOURCES | $77,500 | 2 |
| Prairie View A&M University | $75,000 | 2 |
| BRAZOS VALLEY EQUINE HOSPITAL - STEPHENVILLE | $75,000 | 1 |
| EQUINE HOSPITAL AT LONE STAR PARK | $72,000 | 1 |
| PRIMO BROODSTOCK USA LLC | $70,221 | 3 |
| Hereford Veterinary Clinic | $67,500 | 3 |
| HOOFSTOCK GENETICS LLC | $67,000 | 9 |
| JBS FIVE RIVERS CATTLE FEEDING LLC | $64,000 | 2 |
| Integrated Milk Testing Services | $63,669 | 3 |
| Aurora Organic Farms, Inc. | $60,798 | 51 |
| MARVAS PARTNERS, LTD. | $60,000 | 1 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | $52,850 | 3 |
| Trans Ova Genetics LC | $50,694 | 8 |
| TRANS OVA GENETICS | $50,689 | 3 |
| GLOBAL ANIMAL PRODUCTS, INC. | $50,000 | 3 |
| INTEGRATED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| Starr Feedyards, Ltd. | $49,254 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Animal Scientists
Overland Park, KS · $170,000Harwood, MO · $160,000Kansas City, MO · $157,292Columbia, MA · $153,478Seattle, WA · $144,200Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Animal Scientists make in Texas?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Texas is $48,199 based on 94 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Texas earns 3.6% less than the national median of $50,000, or $51,994 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.