Animal Breeders
Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| California | 50 | $59,980 | $28.84 | |
| Illinois | $28,410 | $13.66 | ||
| Minnesota | 40 | $44,190 | $21.24 | |
| New York | $46,990 | $22.59 | ||
| North Carolina | $59,420 | $28.57 | ||
| Oklahoma | 30 | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| Pennsylvania | 80 | $52,200 | $25.10 | |
| Texas | 110 | $37,000 | $17.79 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to select, breed, care for, process, and market livestock and small farm animals. Includes instruction in basic animal science, animal nutrition, and animal health as applied to various species and breeds; design and operation of housing, feeding, and processing facilities; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.
A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection, breeding, care, and maintenance of work, athletic, and show horses; and to manage horse farms, stables, tracks and related equipment and operations. Includes instruction in applicable principles of animal science, care, and health; stable and track management; design and operation of facilities and equipment; and related issues such as regulations, business management; and logistics.
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$43,270 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as animal breeders.
- Less than high school 50%
- High school graduate 28%
- College dropout 11%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 6%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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