Animal breeder earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$31.73 per hour

$65,990 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$24.15 per hour

$50,240 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$20.80 per hour

$43,260 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$14.65 per hour

$30,480 per year

10th percentile

Starting level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$13.95 per hour

$29,010 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 9% less than similar careers in Minnesota. On average, they make less than office managers but more than veterinary assistants.

Career Median Salary
Office manager salary $62K
Executive assistant salary $61K
Advertising sales agent salary $49K
Exterminator salary $48K
Animal control worker salary $47K
Animal breeder salary $43K
Animal trainer salary $31K
Veterinary technologist salary $37K
Merchandiser salary $36K
Veterinary assistant salary $36K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)