What are the main factors that influence a Veterinary Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Veterinary Scientist's salary?

A Veterinary Scientist's salary grows with experience: starting around $132,087 for beginners, reaching about $135,125 at mid-level, and approach $145,550 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Veterinary Scientist?

Veterinary Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Veterinary Scientist roles are District of Columbia $152,671, California $152,092, Massachusetts $150,065. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Veterinary Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Veterinary Scientist level roles vary by specialization: veterinary oncologist: $136,514; Veterinary Intern: $121,531; Veterinary Surgeon: $105,380; Veterinary Ophthalmologist: $102,067; Veterinary Research Scientist: $101,050.

Veterinary Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Veterinary Scientist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Veterinary Scientist in Delaware is $139,640 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Veterinary Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,031
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,810 to $159,735
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,218

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Veterinary Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,735	$13,311	$3,072	$77
Average	$139,640	$11,637	$2,685	$67
25th Percentile	$125,810	$10,484	$2,419	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Veterinary Scientist Salaries

A Veterinary Scientist'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 Veterinary Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Veterinary Scientist'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): $132,087
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,100
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,125
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,162
Expert (over 8 years): $145,550

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Veterinary Scientist	$132,087
Intermediate Level Veterinary Scientist	$133,100
Senior Level Veterinary Scientist	$135,125
Specialist Level Veterinary Scientist	$138,162
Expert Level Veterinary Scientist	$145,550

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How Do Veterinary Scientist 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 Veterinary Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $152,671.
California: $152,092.
Massachusetts: $150,065.

District of Columbia $152,671 California $152,092 Massachusetts $150,065 Washington $149,513 New Jersey $149,458 Alaska $149,265 Connecticut $147,362 New York $146,590

Hawaii $144,122 Rhode Island $142,963 Maryland $142,177 Minnesota $141,102 Colorado $140,688 Illinois $140,550 Oregon $140,026 Delaware $139,640

New Hampshire $139,398 Virginia $138,854 Pennsylvania $137,268 Nevada $136,469 North Dakota $136,207 Michigan $135,793 Wisconsin $135,641 Vermont $135,338

Texas $134,497 Maine $134,442 Arizona $134,359 Ohio $134,263 Georgia $132,994 Indiana $132,360 Wyoming $132,236 Utah $132,043

Iowa $131,960 Kansas $131,298 Louisiana $131,105 North Carolina $131,036 Missouri $131,008 Florida $130,471 Montana $130,181 Nebraska $129,905

Kentucky $129,754 South Carolina $129,202 Tennessee $128,857 Idaho $128,719 New Mexico $127,713 Oklahoma $127,492 Alabama $126,679 South Dakota $125,314

Arkansas $124,569 West Virginia $124,169 Mississippi $122,969

Top Paying Cities for Veterinary Scientists

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:

Lincoln: $139,011
Little Creek: $140,029
Magnolia: $139,828

Lincoln, DE $139,011 Little Creek, DE $140,029 Magnolia, DE $139,828 Milford, DE $139,364 Marydel, DE $139,593 Millsboro, DE $138,428 Millville, DE $138,642 Milton, DE $138,882

Nassau, DE $138,982 Ocean View, DE $138,618 Rehoboth Beach, DE $138,885 Seaford, DE $138,963 Selbyville, DE $138,388 Smyrna, DE $140,126 Viola, DE $139,480 Woodside, DE $139,855

Bear, DE $139,533 Newark, DE $139,480 Claymont, DE $139,766 Delaware City, DE $139,620 Hockessin, DE $139,468 Kirkwood, DE $139,593 Middletown, DE $139,647 Montchanin, DE $139,500

New Castle, DE $139,520 Odessa, DE $139,716 Port Penn, DE $139,810 Rockland, DE $139,513 Saint Georges, DE $139,603 Townsend, DE $139,818 Winterthur, DE $139,530 Lewes, DE $138,936

Wilmington, DE $139,475 Dover, DE $140,029 Dover Afb, DE $139,291 Bethany Beach, DE $138,472 Bethel, DE $138,616 Bridgeville, DE $138,942 Camden Wyoming, DE $139,635 Cheswold, DE $139,984

Clayton, DE $139,988 Dagsboro, DE $138,376 Delmar, DE $138,154 Ellendale, DE $138,573 Felton, DE $139,353 Fenwick Island, DE $138,406 Frankford, DE $138,165 Frederica, DE $139,491

Georgetown, DE $138,323 Greenwood, DE $138,965 Harbeson, DE $138,471 Harrington, DE $139,177 Hartly, DE $139,610 Houston, DE $138,978 Kenton, DE $139,995 Laurel, DE $138,241

Yorklyn, DE $139,509

Veterinary Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Veterinary Scientist'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.

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$125,810

Average $139,640/year

$159,735

$10,484

Average $11,637/month

$13,311

$2,419

Average $2,685/week

$3,072

$60

Average $67/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,735	$13,311	$3,072	$77
Average	$139,640	$11,637	$2,685	$67
25th Percentile	$125,810	$10,484	$2,419	$60

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