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Animal Breeders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Animal Breeders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,280
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.8% vs 2024
$66,550
Mean Salary
$59,280
Median Salary
$28.50
Hourly Rate
410 people work as Animal Breeders in California
Animal Breeders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Animal Breeders in California earn a median salary of $59,280 per year ($4,940/month).
This is 15.4% above the national average of $51,369.
California ranks #2 out of 9 states for Animal Breeders pay.
Approximately 410 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Science
3.0
Active Learning
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.17
Sales and Marketing
3.93
Administration and Management
3.53
Biology
3.31
Mathematics
3.17
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(85.7% of workers)
Salaries for Animal Breeders in California range from $47,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,450 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $55,120 and $73,320.
Median $59,280
P10: $47,400P25: $55,120P75: $73,320P90: $94,450
10th
$47,400
25th
$55,120
Median
$59,280
75th
$73,320
90th
$94,450
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,400
$22.79
$3,950
25th Percentile
$55,120
$26.50
$4,593
Median (50th)
$59,280
$28.50
$4,940
75th Percentile
$73,320
$35.25
$6,110
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,450
$45.41
$7,870
Note: The mean (average) salary of $66,550 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Animal Breeders in California is $59,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $66,550.
What is the salary range for a Animal Breeders in California?
Salaries for Animal Breeders in California range from $47,400 at the 10th percentile to $94,450 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $55,120 and $73,320.
What is the starting salary for a Animal Breeders in California?
Entry-level Animal Breeders positions in California typically start around $47,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $55,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Animal Breeders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 410 people are employed as Animal Breeders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Animal Breeders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Animal Breeders in California is approximately $28.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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