The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions 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 | $21,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,080 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,800 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $52,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. 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 $52,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $21,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $30,450 | 2.04% | 14.02% |
| 2016 | $29,830 | 1.24% | - |
| 2015 | $29,460 | 1.66% | - |
| 2014 | $28,970 | 5.18% | - |
| 2013 | $27,470 | 4.70% | - |
| 2012 | $26,180 | - | - |
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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