SOC 45-2021
Animal Breeders
Risk Score
⚠️69/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥1,730
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$52K
$37K – $90K
Projected Growth
📈+2.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖74/100
High exposure
💡 Animal Breeders face a risk score of 69/100 — 25 points above the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $52K ($6K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 69/100, Animal Breeders faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai summarization replacing manual report compilation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,730 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in managing livestock behavior and welfare and sustainable land management judgment calls to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Animal Breeders?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Robotic sorting and packing of produce
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI-driven irrigation and soil analysis systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Managing livestock behavior and welfare
Sustainable land management judgment calls
Operating in unstructured and remote environments
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 61% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 53% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | 26 | $79K | 51% |