Animal Breeders Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Animal Breederss in the United States earn a median salary of $52,000/year ($25/hr). Salaries range from $37,130 to $89,970 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$37K
10th percentile
$43K
25th percentile
$52K
Median
$60K
75th percentile
$90K
90th percentile
Animal Breeders salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $72K | $34.58/hr | - |
| California | $58K | $28/hr | - |
| New York | $50K | $24.25/hr | 220 |
| Minnesota | $49K | $23.4/hr | 40 |
| Idaho | $49K | $23.38/hr | - |
| Texas | $48K | $23.19/hr | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $46K | $22.04/hr | 70 |
| Kentucky | $46K | $21.98/hr | 30 |
| Alabama | $29K | $14.01/hr | 50 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58K | - |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58K | - |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50K | - |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49K | - |