The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of other 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 | $16,880 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,050 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of other 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 $60,950. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $16,880.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,050 | -23.17% | -60.48% |
| 2016 | $28,390 | -5.39% | - |
| 2015 | $29,920 | -45.42% | - |
| 2014 | $43,510 | 46.77% | - |
| 2013 | $23,160 | -59.72% | - |
| 2012 | $36,990 | - | - |
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 | |