Animal Breeders salary in the United States
$38,480
10th
$44,320
25th
$51,130
Median
$62,080
75th
$90,550
90th
National median
$51,130
2025 OEWS
Mean
$57,010
Hourly median
$24.58
Employment
1,330
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $69,070 | — |
| OH | $68,980 | 80 |
| CA | $59,280 | 410 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,440 | — |
| AL | $53,200 | 60 |
| WI | $51,130 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $49,350 | 50 |
| TX | $48,410 | 60 |
| NY | $48,350 | 140 |
| MN | $47,900 | 170 |
| SD | $44,850 | 40 |
| NE | $40,220 | 40 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.