How much does an animal breeder make in Los Angeles?
$58,440a year
Median yearly pay for animal breeders in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $28.10 an hour or $4,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.10
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 3
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,560Median: $58,440Highest 10%: $73,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $58,440 | $28.10 | |
| 75th | $73,180 | $35.18 | |
| 90th | $73,180 | $35.18 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for animal breeders.
| San Diego, CA | $69,070 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $73,480 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $63,490 |
| Agricultural Worker | $56,840 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $43,680 |
| Grader and Sorter | $38,680 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $37,930 |
| Farmworker | $37,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal breeder make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $28.10 ($58,440 a year).
Do animal breeders make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $58,440 against $51,130 nationally, 14% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,280, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for animal breeder pay?
2 of 3 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal breeder make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,180 or more.
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.