The salary statistics and trend of animal trainers in the industry of other amusement 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 | $20,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,470 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for animal trainers in the industry of other amusement 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 $46,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,470. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent animal trainers is $20,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of animal trainers in the industry of Other Amusement and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $25,470 | 3.49% | 9.62% |
| 2016 | $24,580 | -0.04% | - |
| 2015 | $24,590 | -36.52% | - |
| 2014 | $33,570 | -2.89% | - |
| 2013 | $34,540 | 33.35% | - |
| 2012 | $23,020 | - | - |
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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