Animal Breeders Salary
BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 9 reporting states. Tax year 2026.
Quick answer
According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median animal breeders in the US earns $51,130 per year (1,330 employed). Gross pay is highest in Ohio ($68,980) and lowest in Nebraska ($40,220) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.
Animal Breeders pay by stategross median vs take-home
| State | Median wage | After taxes | Monthly net | Kept | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Breeders in Ohio | $68,980 | $56,243 | $4,687 | 81.5% | 80 |
| Animal Breeders in California | $59,280 | $48,205 | $4,017 | 81.3% | 410 |
| Animal Breeders in Alabama | $53,200 | $42,531 | $3,544 | 79.9% | 60 |
| Animal Breeders in Wisconsin | $51,130 | $41,794 | $3,483 | 81.7% | 40 |
| Animal Breeders in Texas | $48,410 | $41,077 | $3,423 | 84.9% | 60 |
| Animal Breeders in New York | $48,350 | $39,015 | $3,251 | 80.7% | 140 |
| Animal Breeders in Minnesota | $47,900 | $38,924 | $3,244 | 81.3% | 170 |
| Animal Breeders in South Dakota | $44,850 | $38,217 | $3,185 | 85.2% | 40 |
| Animal Breeders in Nebraska | $40,220 | $33,546 | $2,796 | 83.4% | 40 |
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