Animal Breeders
Pct. change in employment 2012 – 2022: -23.4%
Number employed, 2012: 1,300
Number employed, 2022: 1,000
Median annual income: $34,250
Educational qualification: High school diploma
The number of animal breeders is expected to decline by more than 23% between 2012 and 2022. Breeders use their knowledge of animal genetics to help farmers breed more productive farm animals. As of 2012, more than three-quarters of all animal breeders were self-employed. The total number of people working as breeders is already quite low — around 1,300 as of 2012. The BLS expects agricultural employment to decline in the coming years as a result of technological advancement.
Number employed, 2012: 1,300
Number employed, 2022: 1,000
Median annual income: $34,250
Educational qualification: High school diploma
The number of animal breeders is expected to decline by more than 23% between 2012 and 2022. Breeders use their knowledge of animal genetics to help farmers breed more productive farm animals. As of 2012, more than three-quarters of all animal breeders were self-employed. The total number of people working as breeders is already quite low — around 1,300 as of 2012. The BLS expects agricultural employment to decline in the coming years as a result of technological advancement.
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