Animal Breeder

Code: 45-2021.00

Also known as: Animal Technician, Artificial Insemination Technician (AI Technician), Artificial Inseminator, Breeder, Dog Breeder, Large Herd Specialist

Description: Animal Breeders work with farms and livestock to help sustain our natural resources. They use their knowledge of animal science to increase the quality and rate food and other resource production. Typically, an Animal Breeder has at least a high school diploma and several years of experience in a related field.

Animal Breeder

Typical wages


10% $24,060
25% $30,500
Median $40,770
75% $54,530
90% $64,680
10% $11.57
25% $14.66
Median $19.6
75% $26.22
90% $31.1

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
8,400
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
8,100
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 1,200