Career:
Animal Geneticist
Job Description:
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
*A job as an Animal Geneticist falls under the broader career category of Animal Scientists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category. We are still seeking more specific information about this career from experts in this field. If you can provide us with more information, .
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Salary Info:
We do not have salary data for this specific career but we can provide average wages for all careers in the category of Animal Scientists MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE: $68,170
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE: $32.77*
TOTAL EMPLOYEED NATIONALLY: 2,440
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data and 2008-2018 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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