Animal breeder earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$36.61 per hour

$76,150 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$27.15 per hour

$56,470 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$19.54 per hour

$40,640 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$13.07 per hour

$27,190 per year

10th percentile

Starting level animal breeder earnings begin at:

$10.41 per hour

$21,640 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Animal breeder salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Ohio $61,830
Washington $57,480
Missouri $54,400
Tennessee $53,850
Virginia $43,910
Florida $41,110
New York $40,640
South Dakota $39,430
New Jersey $37,980
Wisconsin $37,080
Kentucky $36,520
California $35,490
Texas $33,120
Iowa $30,430
Michigan $29,680
North Carolina $29,270

How do animal breeder salaries compare to similar careers?

Animal breeders earn 8% less than similar careers in New York. On average, they make less than zoologists but more than veterinary assistants.

Career Median Salary
Zoologist salary $72K
Fish and game warden salary $69K
Animal scientist salary $59K
Veterinary technologist salary $43K
Animal breeder salary $41K
Exterminator salary $39K
Animal control worker salary $34K
Animal trainer salary $35K
Veterinary assistant salary $31K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)