45 Series · SOC 45-2021
Animal Breeders
National salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Median Salary
$52,000
per year
Median Hourly
$25.00/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$56,150
average
Employment
1,730
jobs nationwide
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$37,130
25th Percentile
$43,310
Median
$52,000
75th Percentile
$59,630
90th Percentile
$89,970
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $71,930 | +38% above national |
| 2 | California | $58,240 | +12% above national |
| 3 | New York | $50,440 | 3% below national |
| 4 | Minnesota | $48,670 | 6% below national |
| 5 | Idaho | $48,620 | 6% below national |
| 6 | Texas | $48,230 | 7% below national |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $45,840 | 12% below national |
| 8 | Kentucky | $45,730 | 12% below national |
| 9 | Alabama | $29,140 | 44% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,240 | +12% above national |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,180 | +12% above national |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,440 | 3% below national |
| 4 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,440 | 5% below national |
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