SOC 45-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Breeders — Ohio
Ohio
In Ohio the median wage for Animal Breeders reaches $68,980 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ohio the median wage for Animal Breeders reaches $68,980 a year. That is 34.9% more than the national median of $51,130. Pay ranges from under $43,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $140,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,300 to $111,150.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.77 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Ohio ranks number 1st out of 9 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 271st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,110 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $49,300 | −3.6% |
| Median (50th) | $68,980 | +34.9% |
| 75th | $111,150 | +117.4% |
| 90th | $140,850 | +175.5% |
| Mean | $82,540 | +61.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $68,980 goes as far as $74,332 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 45.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,332US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,980 a year, 34.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,110 to $140,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 9 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Breeders in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $68,980, or $33.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,130, so pay in Ohio is 34.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $140,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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