The average salary for an animal breeder in Texas is around $33,120 per year.
Avg Salary
Animal breeders earn an average yearly salary of $33,120.
Wages typically start from $20,600 and go up to $75,480.
40% below national average Updated in 2018
Animal breeder earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level animal breeder earnings begin at:
$36.29 per hour
$75,480 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:
$25.00 per hour
$51,990 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level animal breeder earnings begin at:
$15.92 per hour
$33,120 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level animal breeder earnings begin at:
$10.72 per hour
$22,300 per year
10th percentile
Starting level animal breeder earnings begin at:
$9.90 per hour
$20,600 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 15% less than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make less than aquacultural managers but more than veterinary assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Aquacultural manager salary | $63K |
| Zoologist salary | $62K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $71K |
| Animal scientist salary | $49K |
| Exterminator salary | $39K |
| Animal breeder salary | $33K |
| Animal control worker salary | $35K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $30K |
| Animal trainer salary | $26K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)