Profession
Animal Trainers
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median31,280 USD
Average38,230 USD
Middle 50%28,110 USD - 44,630 USD
Decile range23,160 USD - 58,790 USD
Bottom decile23,160 USD
Top decile58,790 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median29,140 USD
Average31,860 USD
Middle 50%23,480 USD - 36,530 USD
Decile range18,140 USD - 48,440 USD
Bottom decile18,140 USD
Top decile48,440 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median47,780 USD
Average46,160 USD
Middle 50%47,780 USD - 48,580 USD
Decile range32,240 USD - 51,450 USD
Bottom decile32,240 USD
Top decile51,450 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median28,610 USD
Average32,490 USD
Middle 50%27,460 USD - 30,760 USD
Decile range26,430 USD - 38,210 USD
Bottom decile26,430 USD
Top decile38,210 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median37,490 USD
Average39,040 USD
Middle 50%27,630 USD - 43,310 USD
Decile range23,390 USD - 45,660 USD
Bottom decile23,390 USD
Top decile45,660 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median36,780 USD
Average41,890 USD
Middle 50%30,180 USD - 47,270 USD
Decile range29,520 USD - 62,480 USD
Bottom decile29,520 USD
Top decile62,480 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median31,630 USD
Average36,380 USD
Middle 50%29,670 USD - 37,670 USD
Decile range28,800 USD - 48,110 USD
Bottom decile28,800 USD
Top decile48,110 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median36,180 USD
Average41,290 USD
Middle 50%28,740 USD - 47,410 USD
Decile range24,960 USD - 73,240 USD
Bottom decile24,960 USD
Top decile73,240 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2021
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median37,490 USD
Average40,920 USD
Middle 50%29,910 USD - 50,160 USD
Decile range24,280 USD - 59,400 USD
Bottom decile24,280 USD
Top decile59,400 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018
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