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Breeder salary
Average breeder salary
$41,866
How much does a breeder make?
The average breeder salary in the United States is $41,866. Breeder salaries typically range between $25,000 and $69,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for breeders is $20.13 per hour.
Breeder salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Breeders earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Where can a Breeder earn more?
Average breeder salary by state
The average breeder salary in New Jersey, New York, and Delaware are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average breeder salary states are New Mexico, Utah, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for breeders
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $74,353 | $35.75 |
| 2 | New York | $73,896 | $35.53 |
| 3 | Delaware | $70,122 | $33.71 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $63,422 | $30.49 |
| 5 | Ohio | $63,214 | $30.39 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $69,099 | $33.22 |
| 7 | Michigan | $62,820 | $30.20 |
| 8 | Maryland | $69,533 | $33.43 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $64,373 | $30.95 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $58,044 | $27.91 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $57,935 | $27.85 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $59,740 | $28.72 |
| 13 | Indiana | $55,303 | $26.59 |
| 14 | Iowa | $54,468 | $26.19 |
| 15 | Virginia | $61,151 | $29.40 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $56,983 | $27.40 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $57,702 | $27.74 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $54,190 | $26.05 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $59,375 | $28.55 |
| 20 | Nevada | $53,764 | $25.85 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $53,030 | $25.50 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $50,805 | $24.43 |
| 23 | Vermont | $52,270 | $25.13 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $49,824 | $23.95 |
| 25 | Missouri | $50,041 | $24.06 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $49,592 | $23.84 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $48,091 | $23.12 |
| 28 | Montana | $48,756 | $23.44 |
| 29 | Illinois | $47,578 | $22.87 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $46,478 | $22.35 |
| 31 | Georgia | $46,220 | $22.22 |
| 32 | Washington | $48,606 | $23.37 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $47,065 | $22.63 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $46,612 | $22.41 |
| 35 | Maine | $46,088 | $22.16 |
| 36 | Arizona | $45,417 | $21.84 |
| 37 | Idaho | $45,317 | $21.79 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $43,776 | $21.05 |
| 39 | Kansas | $40,059 | $19.26 |
| 40 | Colorado | $44,885 | $21.58 |
| 41 | Texas | $38,296 | $18.41 |
| 42 | Alaska | $41,213 | $19.81 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $37,547 | $18.05 |
| 44 | California | $38,778 | $18.64 |
| 45 | Alabama | $33,813 | $16.26 |
| 46 | Oregon | $37,994 | $18.27 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $35,019 | $16.84 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $33,599 | $16.15 |
| 49 | Utah | $34,140 | $16.41 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $29,147 | $14.01 |
| 51 | Florida | $30,660 | $14.74 |
Highest paying cities for breeders
The highest-paying cities for breeders are Chesterfield, MO, Great Falls, MT, and Evansville, IN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesterfield, MO | $50,785 | $24.42 |
| 2 | Great Falls, MT | $49,785 | $23.94 |
| 3 | Evansville, IN | $49,527 | $23.81 |
| 4 | Scottsdale, AZ | $45,605 | $21.93 |
| 5 | Aurora, CO | $44,900 | $21.59 |
| 6 | Davis, CA | $42,011 | $20.20 |
| 7 | Lubbock, TX | $39,195 | $18.84 |
| 8 | Fargo, ND | $38,292 | $18.41 |
| 9 | Wellington, FL | $29,772 | $14.31 |
Breeder salary details
A breeder's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a breeder's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| Average | $41,866 | $3,489 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Top companies hiring breeders now:
Which companies pay breeders the most?
Breeder salaries at Bayer and BASF are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average breeder salary at companies like Syngenta and Dell are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayer | $94,359 | $45.36 |
| 2 | BASF | $90,714 | $43.61 |
| 3 | Syngenta | $90,635 | $43.57 |
| 4 | Dell | $87,981 | $42.30 |
| 5 | Monsanto | $54,285 | $26.10 |
| 6 | United Genetics Seeds Co. | $51,706 | $24.86 |
| 7 | Advanta Partners | $51,639 | $24.83 |
| 8 | Nunhems U.S. | $51,107 | $24.57 |
| 9 | University of Colorado Denver | $46,255 | $22.24 |
| 10 | Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs | $45,937 | $22.09 |
| 11 | Harris Farms | $43,141 | $20.74 |
| 12 | Foster Farms | $36,161 | $17.39 |
| 13 | Kelly Services | $33,262 | $15.99 |
| 14 | Cobb-Vantress | $33,181 | $15.95 |
| 15 | Pilgrim's | $29,285 | $14.08 |
| 16 | Mountaire Farms | $26,398 | $12.69 |
| 17 | Rose Acre Farms | $25,478 | $12.25 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Breeder salary trends
The average breeder salary has risen by $5,997 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average breeder earned $35,869 annually, but today, they earn $41,866 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for breeders over the last decade.
Compare breeder salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average breeder salary over time
Compare breeder salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Breeder salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,900 | $20.13 | -5.3% |
| 2024 | $44,100 | $21.19 | +13.7% |
| 2023 | $38,100 | $18.30 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | $38,600 | $18.54 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $36,600 | $17.62 | -10.3% |
Recently added breeder salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim | Breeder Laborer-Days | Tony, WI | 12/16/2024 | $43,493 |
| Tyson Foods | Robards 1St. Shift Breeder Blood Fat Collector | Robards, KY | 12/11/2024 | $39,966 |
| Cooper Farms, Inc. | Breeder Farm Catcher-1St. Shift | Venedocia, OH | 11/30/2024 | $37,566 |
| Cooper Farms, Inc. | Breeder Farm Catcher-1St. Shift | Oakwood, OH | 10/24/2024 | $37,566 |
| Cooper Farms, Inc. | Breeder Farm Catcher-1St. Shift | Venedocia, OH | 09/26/2024 | $37,566 |
| JBS Foods | Breeder Laborer/Driver-Days | Arcadia, WI | 09/24/2024 | $51,319 |
| JBS USA | Breeder Laborer/Driver-Days | Arcadia, WI | 09/24/2024 | $51,319 |
| Bayer Inc. | Breeder | Woodland, CA | 09/09/2024 | $120,000 |
| JBS Foods | Breeder Laborer/Driver-Days | Arcadia, WI | 09/06/2024 | $51,319 |
| JBS USA | Breeder Laborer/Driver-Days | Arcadia, WI | 08/28/2024 | $51,319 |
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