The average salary for a animal breeder in the United States is $53,520, but the range typically falls between $39,980 and $61,330. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.73, with a range between $19.22 and $29.48.
There are approximately 1,360 people employed as a animal breeder in the United States. With New York, Wisconsin, Texas employing the highest number of animal breeders.The state with the best pay for a animal breeder is Pennsylvania, with an average annual salary of $60,350, while Minnesota has the lowest average annual salary of $44,970.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,710 | $16.21 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,980 | $19.22 |
| Median | $47,540 | $22.86 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,330 | $29.48 |
| 90th Percentile | $77,410 | $37.22 |
The salary of a animal breeder can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a animal breeder in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for animal breeders are Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa, California, Michigan while the worst states are Minnesota, Texas, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $35,030 | $50,630 | $64,220 |
| Indiana | $32,330 | $41,640 | $48,880 |
| Iowa | $37,120 | $46,220 | $54,560 |
| Michigan | $33,620 | $42,960 | $50,990 |
| Minnesota | $38,290 | $44,970 | $57,770 |
| New York | $39,180 | $53,540 | $74,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,460 | $60,350 | $87,610 |
| Texas | $31,830 | $51,570 | $84,110 |
| Wisconsin | $40,180 | $46,690 | $55,830 |
Even between cities, the salary of a animal breeder can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for animal breeders is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $52,320.
Areas with highest average salaries for animal breeders
The number of animal breeders in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of animal breeders has increased by 440. On average, the number of animal breeders has been increasing by 12.0% each year. The salary of animal breeders has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of animal breeders has increased by $9,590. On average, the salary of animal breeders has been increasing by 5.5% each year.
Animal Breeders are part of the farming, fishing, and forestry occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for animal breeders compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all farming, fishing, and forestry occupations jobs here.
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