Animal Trainers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,750
↑ 49.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Animal Trainers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Animal Trainers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 49.2% since 2011 ($25,980 → $38,750)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $38,810
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,750 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | $38,810 | +9.0% |
| 2022 | $35,620 | +13.9% |
| 2021 | $31,280 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | $31,520 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $30,430 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | $29,290 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $28,880 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | $27,690 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | $26,610 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | $25,770 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $25,320 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $25,270 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | $25,980 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.