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Animal Breeders: Pay by State
Nationally, 1,330 people work as animal breeders, earning a median of $51,130 a year ($25/hour) — with most between $38,480 and $90,550.
| State | Workers | Median pay | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 80 | $68,980 | $33 |
| California | 410 | $59,280 | $29 |
| Alabama | 60 | $53,200 | $26 |
| Wisconsin | 40 | $51,130 | $25 |
| Texas | 60 | $48,410 | $23 |
| New York | 140 | $48,350 | $23 |
| Minnesota | 170 | $47,900 | $23 |
| South Dakota | 40 | $44,850 | $22 |
| Nebraska | 40 | $40,220 | $19 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, most recent annual estimate. States are ordered by median pay. Cost of living differs between states — a higher number is not automatically a better deal. Some states are omitted where the estimate is suppressed. Labour-market data, not job listings.