Dog Trainer
Dog Trainer Job Description
Animal Trainers Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Dog Trainer Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Dog Trainer is $23946 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $84229. The lowest salary reported was $17840. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Dog Trainer is $11.91 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $41.88. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $8.87. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Dog Trainer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Dog Trainer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – n/a
Texas – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Dog Trainer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
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This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Dog Trainer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $23946 while in 2007 it was just $22207.1
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 29% of Dog Trainers were males while 71% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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