Animal Breeders
SOC Code: 45-2021 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Animal Breeders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $51,834 | $70,637 | $89,419 | $108,222 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $51,834 | $70,637 | $89,419 | $108,222 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $51,834 | $70,637 | $89,419 | $108,222 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $51,834 | $70,637 | $89,419 | $108,222 |
| Mansfield, OH | $51,126 | $69,992 | $88,878 | $107,744 |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,126 | $69,992 | $88,878 | $107,744 |
| Akron, OH | $51,126 | $69,992 | $88,878 | $107,744 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $51,126 | $69,992 | $88,878 | $107,744 |
| Lima, OH | $51,126 | $69,992 | $88,878 | $107,744 |
| Sandusky, OH | $51,126 | $69,992 | $88,878 | $107,744 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Science | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.9 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| Biology | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Administrative | 3.1 |
| Production and Processing | 2.9 |
| English Language | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 85.7% |
| Some college | 5.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.
- Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
- Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.
- Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.
- Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.
- Record animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.
- Build hutches, pens, and fenced yards.
- Brand, tattoo, or tag animals to allow animal identification.
Technology Skills
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