Animal Breeders: 1,330 jobs, median pay $51,130 · where the jobs are in the U.S.

1,330

Jobs in the U.S.

People employed, May 2025

$51,130

Median pay a year

Middle half: $44,320–$62,080

1,000

Annual openings

10-year change: +3%

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

1 of 1 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings

New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $49,350 · LCA filings 050$49,3500

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings

New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJEmployment 50 · LCA filings 0$49,350500

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV

New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $52,395 · Level III $57,325 · Level IV $62,275$47,445$52,395$57,325$62,275

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT

Animal SciencesCIP 01.09STEM OPT · up to 36 months276STEM OPT · up to 36 months

Agricultural Production OperationsCIP 01.03Varies by program79Varies by program

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology