The top 6 highest paying industries for animal breeders (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $42,240, support activities for animal production is the highest paying industry for animal breeders. It is followed by support activities for agriculture and forestry industry (average annual salary $41,610). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of animal breeders in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Support Activities for Animal Production | $42,240 |
n/a |
| 2 | Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $41,610 |
930 |
| 3 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $41,610 |
930 |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $31,260 |
110 |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $30,880 |
110 |
| 6 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $30,880 |
110 |