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 States2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median38,750 USD
Average45,780 USD
Middle 50%32,870 USD - 48,900 USD
Decile range29,120 USD - 70,800 USD
Bottom decile29,120 USD
Top decile70,800 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median58,480 USD
Average52,820 USD
Middle 50%34,830 USD - 62,870 USD
Decile range30,250 USD - 69,620 USD
Bottom decile30,250 USD
Top decile69,620 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median33,600 USD
Average35,550 USD
Middle 50%33,280 USD - 36,680 USD
Decile range29,630 USD - 42,000 USD
Bottom decile29,630 USD
Top decile42,000 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median32,230 USD
Average37,170 USD
Middle 50%30,400 USD - 42,190 USD
Decile range30,400 USD - 54,070 USD
Bottom decile30,400 USD
Top decile54,070 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median42,460 USD
Average46,400 USD
Middle 50%35,590 USD - 57,140 USD
Decile range28,680 USD - 60,980 USD
Bottom decile28,680 USD
Top decile60,980 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median46,780 USD
Average56,800 USD
Middle 50%38,970 USD - 60,180 USD
Decile range36,490 USD - 84,250 USD
Bottom decile36,490 USD
Top decile84,250 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median43,670 USD
Average49,800 USD
Middle 50%37,140 USD - 46,240 USD
Decile range34,300 USD - 104,000 USD
Bottom decile34,300 USD
Top decile104,000 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median43,240 USD
Average49,390 USD
Middle 50%35,240 USD - 56,990 USD
Decile range34,930 USD - 66,120 USD
Bottom decile34,930 USD
Top decile66,120 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2024
39-2011SOC 2018 39-2011
GroupAll
Median34,510 USD
Average39,120 USD
Middle 50%31,070 USD - 42,740 USD
Decile range29,470 USD - 56,840 USD
Bottom decile29,470 USD
Top decile56,840 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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