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 States2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median38,810 USD
Average44,910 USD
Middle 50%33,120 USD - 49,080 USD
Decile range28,960 USD - 65,320 USD
Bottom decile28,960 USD
Top decile65,320 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median35,500 USD
Average45,950 USD
Middle 50%30,110 USD - 55,500 USD
Decile range28,950 USD - 74,220 USD
Bottom decile28,950 USD
Top decile74,220 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median28,910 USD
Average35,670 USD
Middle 50%28,910 USD - 45,500 USD
Decile range28,640 USD - 55,730 USD
Bottom decile28,640 USD
Top decile55,730 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median36,640 USD
Average40,310 USD
Middle 50%30,870 USD - 44,570 USD
Decile range30,650 USD - 58,320 USD
Bottom decile30,650 USD
Top decile58,320 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median47,070 USD
Average47,470 USD
Middle 50%34,200 USD - 60,100 USD
Decile range26,660 USD - 64,890 USD
Bottom decile26,660 USD
Top decile64,890 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median43,920 USD
Average46,210 USD
Middle 50%36,620 USD - 48,910 USD
Decile range34,330 USD - 59,990 USD
Bottom decile34,330 USD
Top decile59,990 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median40,560 USD
Average42,920 USD
Middle 50%35,800 USD - 46,800 USD
Decile range32,790 USD - 59,530 USD
Bottom decile32,790 USD
Top decile59,530 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median43,170 USD
Average51,490 USD
Middle 50%34,820 USD - 54,920 USD
Decile range34,010 USD - 80,820 USD
Bottom decile34,010 USD
Top decile80,820 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2023
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median37,670 USD
Average42,240 USD
Middle 50%31,810 USD - 53,870 USD
Decile range28,970 USD - 62,510 USD
Bottom decile28,970 USD
Top decile62,510 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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