The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation 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 | $21,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,990 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $41,740 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation 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 $48,950. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $21,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,740 | 3.90% | 18.06% |
| 2016 | $27,620 | -2.21% | - |
| 2015 | $28,230 | -15.20% | - |
| 2014 | $32,520 | -3.47% | - |
| 2013 | $33,650 | 30.01% | - |
| 2012 | $23,550 | - | - |
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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