The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of veterinary 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 | $16,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,080 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $20,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $42,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of veterinary 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 $63,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $16,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Veterinary Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $20,250 | -6.86% | -82.67% |
| 2016 | $21,640 | -3.19% | - |
| 2015 | $22,330 | -3.85% | - |
| 2014 | $23,190 | 0.13% | - |
| 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.