Animal Care and Breeding Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Animal Care and Breeding Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animal Care and Breeding Technician in the United States is $50,393 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Animal Care and Breeding Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,181
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,571 to $56,040
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,181
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Animal Care and Breeding Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,040 $4,670 $1,078 $27
Average $50,393 $4,199 $969 $24
25th Percentile $45,571 $3,798 $876 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Animal Care and Breeding Technician Salaries

An Animal Care and Breeding Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Animal Care and Breeding Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Animal Care and Breeding Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,795.
  • California: $55,583.
  • Massachusetts: $54,843.

Top Paying Cities for Animal Care and Breeding Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,561
  • San Francisco: $62,865
  • Oakland: $61,540

What Skills Can Increase an Animal Care and Breeding Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.03% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Phlebotomy (Mentioned in 3.08% Job Postings): Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.03%
Phlebotomy 3.08%
Programming 1.61%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Animal Care and Breeding Technician's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
$57,952
15%
Scheduling
$56,944
13%
Critical Thinking
$56,440
12%
Listening
$53,921
7%
Long Term Care
$53,417
6%
Integrity
$53,417
6%
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Animal Care and Breeding Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Animal Care and Breeding Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Animal Care and Breeding Technician positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Animal Care and Breeding Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Animal Care and Breeding Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$55,432$27.010%

How Education impacts an Animal Care and Breeding Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Animal Care and Breeding Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Animal Care and Breeding Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $43,174 and $46,006).

Animal Care and Breeding Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Animal Care and Breeding Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 79.9%
Associates 8.7%
Bachelors 9.4%
Masters 1.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Animal Care and Breeding Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animal Care and Breeding Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Animal Care and Breeding Technician

Salaries for an Animal Care and Breeding Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,235 in 2023 to around $42,167 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Animal Care and Breeding Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Animal Care and Breeding Technician Over Time

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$42,235
2024
$42,500
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2024 $42,500
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FAQ about Animal Care and Breeding Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Animal Care and Breeding Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Animal Care and Breeding Technician roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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