The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of performing arts companies 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 | $18,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,990 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $54,580 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of performing arts companies. 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 $54,580. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,990. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $18,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,990 | -10.67% | -10.56% |
| 2016 | $29,870 | 5.46% | - |
| 2015 | $28,240 | 0.78% | - |
| 2014 | $28,020 | -2.96% | - |
| 2013 | $28,850 | -3.43% | - |
| 2012 | $29,840 | - | - |
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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