Occupation Salary Profile

Animal Breeders

SOC Code: 45-2021

Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree. Excludes ā€œAnimal Scientistsā€ (19-1011) whose primary function is research and ā€œAnimal Caretakersā€ (39-2021) who may occasionally breed animals as part of their other caretaking duties.

National Median (BLS)
$47,460
ā–¼ -4% Nominal ā–¼ -7.04% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$51,730
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Animal Breeders.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $41,030
25th Percentile $47,450
National Median (50th Percentile) $47,460
75th Percentile $59,390
90th Percentile $59,410
P10: $41,030 P50 (Median): $47,460 P90: $59,410