Animal Health Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Animal Health Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animal Health Specialist in the United States is $56,835 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Animal Health Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,026
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,696 to $64,263
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,018
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Animal Health Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $64,263 $5,355 $1,236 $31
Average $56,835 $4,736 $1,093 $27
25th Percentile $51,696 $4,308 $994 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Animal Health Specialist Salaries

An Animal Health Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Animal Health Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Animal Health Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,921
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,494
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,041
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,351
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,557
Levels Salary
Entry Level Animal Health Specialist$54,921
Intermediate Level Animal Health Specialist$55,494
Senior Level Animal Health Specialist$57,041
Specialist Level Animal Health Specialist$57,351
Expert Level Animal Health Specialist$57,557
$54,921 0 yr
$55,494 < 2 yrs
$57,041 2-4 yrs
$57,351 5-8 yrs
$57,557 > 8 yrs
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How Do Animal Health Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Animal Health Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,928.
  • California: $62,689.
  • Massachusetts: $61,854.

Top Paying Cities for Animal Health Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $71,686
  • San Francisco: $70,981
  • Oakland: $69,407

What Skills Can Increase an Animal Health Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.08% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Safety Procedures (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Establishing and implementing rules and procedures to prevent potential hazards and risks to ensure a safe and productive working environment.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.08%
Safety Procedures 1.57%
Financial Services 1.23%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Animal Health Specialist's salary.
  • VMware: Can increase your salary by up to 39%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
VMware
$79,001
39%
Flexibility
$64,224
13%
Leadership
$62,519
10%
Loss Prevention
$61,950
9%
Coaching
$61,382
8%
Safety Procedures
$61,382
8%
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Animal Health Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animal Health Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Animal Health Specialist

Salaries for an Animal Health Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $44,665 in 2023 to around $44,963 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Animal Health Specialist salary trends, .

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