Earnings of animal trainers can vary widely according to specialty and place of employment. Salaries ranged from $28,960 to $65,320 a year or more in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The median salary for animal trainers was $38,810. In June 2024, Glassdoor.com reported salaries that ranged from $51,000 to $83,000 for animal trainers, averaging $65,000. Those who earn higher salaries are in upper management and spend more time running the business than working with animals.
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