Animal Breeders Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $49,440 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $34,900
90th percentile $68,970
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,900
    25th
    $39,640
    50th (median)
    $49,440
    75th
    $51,120
    90th
    $68,970

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Breeders salary vs area income 53% Median Animal Breeders salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Breeders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ohio $71,930
    California $58,240
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $58,180
    New York $50,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,440

    Nearby metros — Animal Breeders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $58,240
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $58,180

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$53,610
    Agricultural Inspectors$63,490
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$41,120
    Forest and Conservation Workers$43,680
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$46,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Breeders make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Breeders in Los Angeles, CA is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.18 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Animal Breeders salaries?

    The median Animal Breeders salary in Los Angeles, CA is 4.9% below the national median of $52,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Breeders in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Animal Breeders (10th percentile) earn around $34,900 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,640.