The average salary for an animal breeder in the United States is around $37,560 per year.
Avg Salary
This is 34% below the national average. Updated in 2017.
Animal breeders earn an average yearly salary of $37,560. Wages typically start from $25,590 and go up to $69,130.
Animal breeder earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Animal breeder salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $36,210 |
| California | $32,720 |
| Missouri | $34,410 |
| Wisconsin | $37,680 |
| Michigan | $28,630 |
| Iowa | $29,930 |
| North Carolina | $29,270 |
| New Jersey | $28,280 |
How do animal breeder salaries compare to similar careers?
Animal breeders earn 13% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than animal scientists but more than animal trainers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Animal scientist salary | $61K |
| Zoologist salary | $62K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $56K |
| Wildlife enforcement officer salary | $56K |
| Marine biologist salary | $35K |
| Animal breeder salary | $38K |
| Exterminator salary | $32K |
| Aquarist salary | $28K |
| Animal control worker salary | $36K |
| Animal trainer salary | $29K |
