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Animal Breeders
Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.
What an animal breeder does
Become an animal breeder
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good animal breeder
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Half of workers earn between $18 and $20 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $2,800 and $30,800 per year.
- 22% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Animal Breeder job outlook
- There are 20 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 1% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 36% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.