Animal Breeder salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An animal breeder earns a median of $51,130 a year ($24.58 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $57,010. About 1,330 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $51,130
- Gross pay
- $1,966.54
- Federal income tax
- −$152.14
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$121.93
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.51
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,663.96
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $51,130
- Federal
- $3,956
- FICA
- $3,911
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $43,263
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Animal Breeders. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 45-2021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal breeder make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.58; the average is $27.41.
What is the salary range for an animal breeder?
The bottom 10% earn under $38,480 and the top 10% earn over $90,550 a year.
How much is $51,130 after taxes?
About $43,263 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,491 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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