Breeder demographics and statistics in the US
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Breeder gender statistics
39.6% of breeders are women and 60.4% of breeders are men.
- Male, 60.4%
- Female, 39.6%
Breeder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.4% |
| Female | 39.6% |
Breeder gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,053
Female income
$39,365
Breeder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in breeder positions over time. Currently, 39.6% of breeders are female.
Breeder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.56% | 32.44% |
| 2011 | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| 2012 | 68.98% | 31.02% |
| 2013 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2014 | 64.65% | 35.35% |
| 2015 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2016 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2017 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2018 | 60.36% | 39.64% |
| 2019 | 62.15% | 37.85% |
| 2020 | 63.73% | 36.27% |
| 2021 | 60.40% | 39.60% |
Breeder related jobs gender ratio
We compared breeders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Breeder | 60% | 40% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Breeder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among breeders is White, which makes up 62.5% of all breeders. Comparatively, 26.4% of breeders are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of breeders are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Breeder race
| Breeder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Breeder race and ethnicity over time
See how breeder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Breeder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.90% | 5.47% | 1.38% | 28.23% |
| 2011 | 63.46% | 5.92% | 1.33% | 27.10% |
| 2012 | 63.06% | 5.98% | 1.35% | 27.13% |
| 2013 | 62.80% | 5.70% | 1.35% | 27.57% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 5.28% | 1.42% | 26.72% |
| 2015 | 65.86% | 5.37% | 1.56% | 24.69% |
| 2016 | 65.37% | 4.91% | 1.43% | 25.97% |
| 2017 | 67.50% | 4.53% | 1.43% | 24.09% |
| 2018 | 68.31% | 4.93% | 1.37% | 22.79% |
| 2019 | 67.30% | 4.70% | 1.33% | 24.06% |
| 2020 | 69.23% | 4.83% | 1.47% | 19.68% |
| 2021 | 62.55% | 4.87% | 1.88% | 26.37% |
Breeder wage gap by race
According to our data, white breeders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino breeders have the lowest average salary at $43,372.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,676 |
| White | $47,700 |
| Black or African American | $45,110 |
| Asian | $44,517 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,372 |
Average breeder age
See how the average age of breeders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Breeder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Breeder age breakdown
The average age of breeders is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the breeder population.
Breeder age breakdown
| Breeder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Breeder educational attainment
The most common degree for breeders is bachelor's degree, with 32% of breeders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Breeders by degree level
| Breeder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Breeder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, breeders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,779 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, breeders earn a median annual income of $46,575 compared to $43,385 for breeders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,385 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,575 |
| No Education | $41,644 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,779 |
Breeder employment statistics
Company size where breeders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where breeders work.
Breeder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Breeder jobs by industry
The most common industries for breeders are agriculture, professional and manufacturing.
Breeder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 23% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Breeder turnover and employment statistics
Breeder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for breeders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Breeder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Breeder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average breeder tenure
The average breeder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 383 breeders resumes in Zippia's database.
Breeder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Foreign languages spoken by breeders
The most common foreign language among breeders is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Somali, 7.1%
Breeder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Somali | 7.1% |
