Animal Breeders and Technicians

Salaries vary widely depending on employer, the technicians' educational and agricultural background, the kind of animal the technicians work with, and the geographical areas in which they work. In general, the salaries of breeders tend to be higher in areas with a heavy concentration and in the breeding of certain specialty animals. Kentucky, for instance, leads the nation in the breeding of horses. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that animal breeders had median annual wages of $47,540 in May 2023. Salaries ranged from $40,000 to $59,999. Fringe benefits vary according to employer but can include paid vacation time, health insurance, and pension benefits.