Animal Breeders Salary in California

Animal breeders in California earn the most in San Diego (average $74,080 a year) and the least in Los Angeles ($58,580), across the 2 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal breeders average at $66,550 and the median at $59,280 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,010.

Animal Breeders average salary by city in California

San Diego$74,080
Los Angeles$58,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Diego	$74,080	$69,070	$57,900	$58,091	112
Los Angeles	$58,580	$58,440	$39,530	$47,542	114

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Breeders salary in other states

Animal Breeders salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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