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39-2011 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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northeast Minnesota 205$22.97/hr$13.18/hr$15.29/hr$20.36/hr$31.65/hr$31.65/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining50$14.27/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities70$17.04/hr
Professional and Business Services40$19.40/hr
Other Services130$26.09/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 10$17.11/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 20$21.29/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 20$16.16/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 20$20.36/hr11.1%
Southeast Minnesota 30$16.16/hr15.0%
Northwest Balance of State 40$31.83/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 40$31.83/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 140$18.12/hr19.4%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 160$18.12/hrN/A
Minnesota 290$18.04/hr15.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Bartenders 18,770$13.07/hr27.2%
Animal Control Workers 40$27.49/hrN/A
Psychiatric Aides 430$20.78/hr6.3%


  • Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
  • Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
  • Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
  • Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
  • Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
  • Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
  • Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
  • Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
  • Train horses or other equines for riding, harness, show, racing, or other work, using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods, performance standards, and the peculiarities of each animal.
  • Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.