Animal Breeders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$52,000
↑ 48.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Animal Breeders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Animal Breeders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 48.9% since 2011 ($34,930 → $52,000)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $52,000
🦠COVID impact: Salary dropped 5.0% from 2019 to 2020 during the pandemic downturn.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | $47,540 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $45,320 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | $40,090 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | $40,770 | -5.0% |
| 2019 | $42,920 | +15.8% |
| 2018 | $37,060 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | $37,560 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | $35,690 | -9.4% |
| 2015 | $39,380 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | $40,000 | +5.4% |
| 2013 | $37,950 | +10.8% |
| 2012 | $34,250 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | $34,930 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.