Average Salary for Animal Breeders
SOC 45-2021 · Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Animal Breeders in the United States is $52,000 ($25.00/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $37,130 at the 10th percentile to $89,970 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 1,730 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 30% since 2014.
Median Annual
$52,000
Mean Annual
$56,150
10th Pct
$37,130
75th Pct
$59,630
Employment
1,730
Salary Distribution
$37k
10th
$43k
25th
$52k
Median
$60k
75th
$90k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,240 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,180 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,440 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,440 |
Salary by State
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Animal Breeders broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $58,240 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $58,240 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $58,240 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $58,240 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $56,920 |
| Food Manufacturing | $56,610 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $52,000 |
| Manufacturing | $50,240 |
| Personal and Laundry Services | $49,750 |
| Other Personal Services | $49,750 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $49,440 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $49,440 |
| Support Activities for Animal Production | $48,670 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $48,670 |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $48,670 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $38,820 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $38,810 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $38,810 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 |
| 2023 | $47,540 |
| 2022 | $45,320 |
| 2021 | $40,090 |
| 2020 | $40,770 |
| 2019 | $42,920 |
| 2018 | $37,060 |
| 2017 | $37,560 |
| 2016 | $35,690 |
| 2015 | $39,380 |
| 2014 | $40,000 |