Animal Breeders pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for animal breeders is $24.58 an hour ($51,130 a year). About 1,330 people work in this job there.

$24.58Median hourly pay

$44,320–$62,080Middle half of workers, yearly

1,330People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for animal breeders in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.50	$38,480
25% of workers	$21.31	$44,320
Half of workers (median)	$24.58	$51,130
75% of workers	$29.85	$62,080
90% of workers	$43.53	$90,550

Best-paying states for animal breeders

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Ohio	$68,980	80
California	$59,280	410
Alabama	$53,200	60
Wisconsin	$51,130	40
Texas	$48,410	60
New York	$48,350	140
Minnesota	$47,900	170
South Dakota	$44,850	40
Nebraska	$40,220	40

Education, experience and outlook for animal breeders

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Animal Caretakers	$35,360
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	$35,660
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$47,380
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$38,150
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	$36,670
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$59,320
Animal Trainers	$39,990
Agricultural Technicians	$49,630

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.