The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of amusement parks and arcades 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 | $25,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,990 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $55,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of amusement parks and arcades. 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 $55,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,990. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $25,380.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Amusement Parks and Arcades from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,990 | 7.47% | 35.24% |
| 2016 | $39,780 | -2.79% | - |
| 2015 | $40,890 | 30.99% | - |
| 2014 | $28,220 | 1.35% | - |
| 2012 | $27,840 | - | - |
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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