SOC 45-2021 · Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Animal Breeders wages by metro
National median annual wage
$51,130
- 10th percentile
- $38,480
- 25th percentile
- $44,320
- Median
- $51,130
- 75th percentile
- $62,080
- 90th percentile
- $90,550
- Mean
- $57,010
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 1,330.
That median is 0.3% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | Not available | $57,900 | $69,070 | $94,460 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Not available | $37,560 | $58,440 | $73,180 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 50 | $47,450 | $49,350 | $75,780 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 50 | $47,450 | $49,350 | $75,780 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 80 | $43,110 | $68,980 | $140,850 |
| California | 410 | $47,400 | $59,280 | $94,450 |
| Alabama | 60 | $25,190 | $53,200 | $64,600 |
| Wisconsin | 40 | $42,900 | $51,130 | $59,170 |
| Texas | 60 | $32,970 | $48,410 | $73,260 |
| New York | 140 | $41,360 | $48,350 | $73,660 |
| Minnesota | 170 | $38,480 | $47,900 | $56,310 |
| South Dakota | 40 | $38,480 | $44,850 | $48,750 |
| Nebraska | 40 | $39,530 | $40,220 | $43,210 |
Other farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
- Agricultural Equipment Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
- Logging Equipment Operators
- Agricultural Inspectors
- Forest and Conservation Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Animal Breeders?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Animal Breeders is $51,130. Employment is 1,330.
How does Animal Breeders pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Animal Breeders is 0.3% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Animal Breeders?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is highest on this page's list at $69,070.