Animal Breeders in California
Local pay for animal breeders in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 45-2021
$59,280
median pay, California
410
employed in California
+15.9%
vs U.S. median
+2.4%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What animal breeders earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of animal breeders in California earn between $55,120 and $73,320 a year; the U.S. median is $51,130.
$47,400
P10
$55,120
P25
$59,280
MEDIAN
$73,320
P75
$94,450
P90
Pay by metro in California