Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Animal trainers teach animals to obey commands so the animals can be counted on to perform these tasks in given situations. The animals can be trained for up to several hundred commands, to compete in shows or races, to perform tricks to entertain audiences, to protect property, or to act as guides for the disabled. Animal trainers may work with several types of animals or specialize with one type. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 19,240 animal trainers are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Self-Employed or Head Animal Trainer
Animal Trainer
Animal Keeper or Caretaker
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