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 States2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median39,990 USD
Average47,020 USD
Middle 50%33,740 USD - 53,580 USD
Decile range29,600 USD - 75,490 USD
Bottom decile29,600 USD
Top decile75,490 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median55,700 USD
Average55,600 USD
Middle 50%43,600 USD - 65,930 USD
Decile range33,950 USD - 70,520 USD
Bottom decile33,950 USD
Top decile70,520 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median34,900 USD
Average36,380 USD
Middle 50%34,900 USD - 36,480 USD
Decile range34,900 USD - 43,870 USD
Bottom decile34,900 USD
Top decile43,870 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median33,330 USD
Average35,430 USD
Middle 50%31,880 USD - 37,140 USD
Decile range31,250 USD - 41,620 USD
Bottom decile31,250 USD
Top decile41,620 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median39,400 USD
Average43,410 USD
Middle 50%34,300 USD - 54,030 USD
Decile range31,280 USD - 59,260 USD
Bottom decile31,280 USD
Top decile59,260 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median49,060 USD
Average55,570 USD
Middle 50%39,730 USD - 64,280 USD
Decile range37,300 USD - 78,770 USD
Bottom decile37,300 USD
Top decile78,770 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median44,290 USD
Average50,010 USD
Middle 50%39,530 USD - 46,760 USD
Decile range36,420 USD - 67,330 USD
Bottom decile36,420 USD
Top decile67,330 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median45,800 USD
Average52,340 USD
Middle 50%37,260 USD - 61,510 USD
Decile range36,530 USD - 68,580 USD
Bottom decile36,530 USD
Top decile68,580 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median33,810 USD
Average37,060 USD
Middle 50%32,140 USD - 38,380 USD
Decile range31,200 USD - 45,670 USD
Bottom decile31,200 USD
Top decile45,670 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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