Animal breeder earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$23.10 per hour

$48,040 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$11.00 per hour

$22,880 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$11.00 per hour

$22,880 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$11.00 per hour

$22,880 per year

10th percentile

Starting level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$11.00 per hour

$22,880 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Animal breeder salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Ohio $61,830
North Carolina $59,380
Washington $57,480
Idaho $57,170
Missouri $54,400
Tennessee $53,850
California $50,320
Pennsylvania $46,640
Virginia $43,910
Minnesota $43,260
Florida $41,110
New York $40,540
Oklahoma $40,090
South Dakota $39,430
New Jersey $37,980
Wisconsin $37,080
Kentucky $36,520
Iowa $30,430
Texas $29,990
Michigan $29,680
Illinois $22,880

How do animal breeder salaries compare to similar careers?

Animal breeders earn 11% less than similar careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than merchandisers.

Career Median Salary
Merchandiser salary $37K
Animal trainer salary $35K
Veterinary assistant salary $30K
Street vendor salary $29K
Animal caretaker salary $28K
Animal breeder salary $23K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)