How much does an animal breeder make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.58 an hour or $4,261 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.58
- Average (mean)
- $57,010
- Jobs
- 1,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| 75th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| 90th | $90,550 | $43.53 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Ohio | $68,980 |
| California | $59,280 |
| Alabama | $53,200 |
| Wisconsin | $51,130 |
| Texas | $48,410 |
| New York | $48,350 |
| Minnesota | $47,900 |
| South Dakota | $44,850 |
| Nebraska | $40,220 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $69,070 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,440 |
| New York, NY | $49,350 |
In other countries
Animal Breeder belongs to the international group "Livestock and dairy producers".
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- Agricultural Inspector$49,940
- Grader and Sorter$35,730
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$41,730
- Farmworker and Laborer$35,660
- Farmworker$36,670
- Agricultural Worker$39,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal breeder make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.58 ($51,130 a year).
How much does an animal breeder make a month?
About $4,261 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,130 a year.
How much does an animal breeder make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year ($18.50 an hour); the top 10% make $90,550 or more.
Which state pays animal breeders the most?
Ohio, with a median of $68,980 a year, followed by California ($59,280) and Alabama ($53,200).
Which city pays animal breeders the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $69,070 a year.
How many animal breeders are there in the United States?
About 1,330 people work as animal breeders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.