Animal Breeders in Washington

Get the information you need to know about working as an Animal Breeder.

You’re in luck! Jobs for Animal Breeders in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Animal Breeders in Washington is growing slower than average.

• Animal Breeders in Washington earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For an Animal Breeder Career?

• Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
• Agricultural Production
• Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production
• Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management

How Many Animal Breeders Work in Washington?

In 2018, there were 80 Animal Breeders working in the state.

There were 70 Animal Breeders employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 85 Animal Breeders working in it, which means Washington has fewer Animal Breeders than average.

Job Projections for Washington

Jobs for Animal Breeders in this state are growing at a rate of 4.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 2.2%.

Washington Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 230 total jobs in 2026 for Animal Breeders in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,400 annual jobs and 9,200 total jobs in 2026.

What do Animal Breeders Make in Washington?

In 2018 wages for Animal Breeders ranged from $28,890 to $94,500 with $57,480 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.89 to $45.43. The median hourly rate was $27.63.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $27.75 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.12.

The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Animal Breeders Employment

The table below shows the states where most Animal Breeders work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Wisconsin	280	$37,080
California	250	$35,490
New York	170	$40,640
Iowa	160	$30,430
Ohio	90	$61,830
Washington	80	$57,480
South Dakota	70	$39,430
Texas	70	$33,120
Kentucky	40	$36,520
Missouri	40	$54,400

Below are the states where Animal Breeders get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Ohio	$61,830
Washington	$57,480
Missouri	$54,400
Tennessee	$53,850
Virginia	$43,910
Florida	$41,110
New York	$40,640
South Dakota	$39,430
New Jersey	$37,980
Wisconsin	$37,080

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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