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What is a breeding manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a breeding manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.35 an hour? That's $56,897 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 20,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBreeding ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.4

Avg. Salary $56,897

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.7

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.87%

Asian 5.80%

Black or African American 10.24%

Hispanic or Latino 14.34%

Unknown 5.08%

White 63.67%

Gender

female 50.23%

male 49.77%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
9.7

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.8

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Breeding manager career paths

Key steps to become a breeding manager

  1. Explore breeding manager education requirements

    Most common breeding manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    54.9 %

    Associate

    18.0 %

    High School Diploma

    10.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific breeding manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Insemination41.77%
    Foal27.88%
    IV16.52%
    Client Relations13.83%
  3. Complete relevant breeding manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New breeding managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a breeding manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real breeding manager resumes.
  4. Research breeding manager duties and responsibilities

    • Work in conjunction with veterinarians to achieve desire artificial insemination objectives.
    • Establish and redefine business processes in order to achieve national accreditation through NCQA.
    • Halter break the entire foal crop and help the farrier when need.
    • Process semen after collection for artificial insemination.
  5. Apply for breeding manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a breeding manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average breeding manager salary

The average breeding manager salary in the United States is $56,897 per year or $27 per hour. Breeding manager salaries range between $35,000 and $92,000 per year.

Average breeding manager salary
$56,897 Yearly
$27.35 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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