Animal Breeder Salary
Animal Breeders earn a median $51,130 a year nationally. Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
U.S. median
$51,130
$24.58 per hour
Range
$38,480 – $90,550
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,330
across the U.S.
Animal Breeder take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,263
per year · effective tax rate 15.4%
$3,605Monthly
$1,803Twice a month
$1,664Every 2 weeks
$20.80Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,956
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,170
- Medicare (1.45%)$741
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,263
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,480 | $18.50 | $33,099 |
| 25th percentile | $44,320 | $21.31 | $37,791 |
| Median (50th) | $51,130 | $24.58 | $43,263 |
| 75th percentile | $62,080 | $29.85 | $52,061 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $90,550 | $43.53 | $72,532 |
Animal Breeder salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $68,980 | $56,243 | $43,110 – $140,850 | 80 |
| California | $59,280 | $47,435 | $47,400 – $94,450 | 410 |
| Alabama | $53,200 | $42,531 | $25,190 – $64,600 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $51,130 | $41,794 | $42,900 – $59,170 | 40 |
| Texas | $48,410 | $41,077 | $32,970 – $73,260 | 60 |
| New York | $48,350 | $39,015 | $41,360 – $73,660 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $47,900 | $38,924 | $38,480 – $56,310 | 170 |
| South Dakota | $44,850 | $38,217 | $38,480 – $48,750 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $40,220 | $33,546 | $39,530 – $43,210 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a animal breeder make?
The national median salary for animal breeders is $51,130 a year ($24.58 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480 and the top 10% earn over $90,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays animal breeders the most?
Ohio has the highest median pay at $68,980.
How many animal breeders are there in the U.S.?
About 1,330 people work as animal breeders nationwide.