Animal breeder earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$27.07 per hour

$56,310 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$23.72 per hour

$49,340 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$23.03 per hour

$47,900 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$22.90 per hour

$47,630 per year

10th percentile

Starting level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$18.50 per hour

$38,480 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Animal breeder salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Ohio $68,980
North Carolina $59,380
California $59,280
Washington $57,480
Idaho $57,170
Missouri $54,400
Tennessee $53,850
Alabama $53,200
Wisconsin $51,130
Texas $48,410
New York $48,350
Minnesota $47,900
Pennsylvania $46,640
South Dakota $44,850
Virginia $43,910
Florida $41,110
Nebraska $40,220
Oklahoma $40,090
New Jersey $37,980
Kentucky $36,520
Iowa $30,430
Michigan $29,680
Illinois $22,880

How do animal breeder salaries compare to similar careers?

Animal breeders earn 11% less than similar careers in Minnesota. On average, they make less than aquacultural managers but more than veterinary assistants.

Career Median Salary
Aquacultural manager salary $66K
Property manager salary $65K
Zoologist salary $69K
Veterinary technologist salary $57K
Office clerk salary $48K
Animal breeder salary $48K
Merchandiser salary $46K
Animal trainer salary $42K
Exterminator salary $42K
Veterinary assistant salary $45K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)