Animal Breeder Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Animal Breeders in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$48,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $51,130
State Rank
#5 of 9
60 employed here

How much does an Animal Breeder make in Texas?

An Animal Breeder working in Texas earns a median salary of $48,410 per year, or about $23.27 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $51,130 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $32,970 while the top 10% make $73,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,380 and $62,100 a year.

Animal Breeder salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,970$15.85
25th percentile (early career)$44,380$21.34
50th percentile (median)$48,410$23.27
75th percentile (experienced)$62,100$29.86
90th percentile (top earners)$73,260$35.22

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 5th out of 9 states and territories for Animal Breeder pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Ohio$68,980
2California$59,280
3Alabama$53,200
4Wisconsin$51,130
5Texas$48,410

Working as an Animal Breeder in Texas

Nationally, about 1,000 people work as Animal Breeders in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($48,410) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Animal Breeder make in Texas?
The median Animal Breeder salary in Texas is $48,410 per year, or about $23.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,970 at the entry level to $73,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Animal Breeders about 5% less than the national median of $51,130. Texas ranks 5th out of 9 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Animal Breeders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,410 a year. About 60 Animal Breeders are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.