The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare animal trainer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,540 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $151,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) animal trainers is $151,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,540. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $18,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,540 | 7.91% | 7.63% |
| 2016 | $32,730 | 5.56% | - |
| 2015 | $30,910 | -15.40% | - |
| 2014 | $35,670 | 27.22% | - |
| 2013 | $25,960 | -26.46% | - |
| 2012 | $32,830 | - | - |
The average salaries of animal trainers in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of animal trainers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Veterinary Services | |