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Animal Breeders in The United States

(Criadores)

Animal Breeders -- Breed animals, including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, dogs, cats, or pet birds. Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require a knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)45-2021.00
Career InterestsRI
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Short OJT)
Short-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.34 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)8,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)9,200
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)1,500
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$26,030
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$46,420
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$69,550
Career ClusterAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources
(Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales)
Major Occupational GroupFarming, Fishing, and Forestry

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