Animal Breeders
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$51,130/yr
Typical range
$44,320 – $62,080
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Animal Breeders does
Animal breeders selectively mate animals to produce offspring with desired traits for meat, dairy, wool, or other purposes. They maintain detailed records, monitor health, and improve herd or flock genetics over time.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — $35,660/yr
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — $36,670/yr
- Agricultural Equipment Operators — $41,730/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — $59,320/yr
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — $35,730/yr
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