The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of individual and family services 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 | $16,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of individual and family 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 $49,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $16,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Individual and Family Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,580 | -48.64% | -69.08% |
| 2016 | $35,050 | -11.33% | - |
| 2015 | $39,020 | -3.38% | - |
| 2014 | $40,340 | 16.06% | - |
| 2013 | $33,860 | -17.75% | - |
| 2012 | $39,870 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Individual and Family Services | |
| Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | |
| Social Assistance | |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | |
| Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | |
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