Animal Breeder Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$51,130
$24.58/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,480 | $18.50 |
| 25th percentile | $44,320 | $21.31 |
| Median | $51,130 | $24.58 |
| 75th percentile | $62,080 | $29.85 |
| 90th percentile | $90,550 | $43.53 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 1,330
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | ||
| 1st | $68,980 | $74,353 1st |
| California | ||
| 2nd | $59,280 | $53,540 4th |
| Alabama | ||
| 3rd | $53,200 | $59,894 2nd |
| Wisconsin | ||
| 4th | $51,130 | $54,339 3rd |
| Texas | ||
| 5th | $48,410 | $49,878 6th |
| New York | ||
| 6th | $48,350 | $44,801 8th |
| Minnesota | ||
| 7th | $47,900 | $48,570 7th |
| South Dakota | ||
| 8th | $44,850 | $50,629 5th |
| Nebraska | ||
| 9th | $40,220 | $44,638 9th |
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +3.0%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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