The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare animal trainer salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,870 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $46,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. 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 $60,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $19,870.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,820 | 0.46% | 5.46% |
| 2016 | $34,660 | 6.35% | - |
| 2015 | $32,460 | -0.12% | - |
| 2014 | $32,500 | 0.00% | - |
| 2013 | $32,500 | -1.29% | - |
| 2012 | $32,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of animal trainers in 13 industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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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