The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of social assistance are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare animal trainer salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $16,320 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of social assistance. 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 $48,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $16,320.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Social Assistance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $22,490 | -55.85% | -76.66% |
| 2016 | $35,050 | -11.33% | - |
| 2015 | $39,020 | -2.90% | - |
| 2014 | $40,150 | 16.94% | - |
| 2013 | $33,350 | -19.13% | - |
| 2012 | $39,730 | - | - |
The average salaries of animal trainers in six industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of animal trainers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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