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Animal Breeders

Median Salary
47,540
Job Outlook
-2%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of agricultural workers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 116,400 openings for agricultural workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$42,670

10%

$47,540

Median

$55,120

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    85%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    5%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Bachelor's degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
  • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Administration and Management
  • Administrative
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.