DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

39-2011 Animal Trainers

Occupational Description:
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for 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.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020
 Percentiles
GeographyEmploymentEmp SE*MeanMean SE*10th25thMedian75th90th
Fargo ND-MN MSAN/AN/AN/A$1.58/hrN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Minnesota 330165$16.60/hr$0.61/hr$11.07/hr$13.73/hr$16.73/hr$18.85/hr$20.15/hr
U S 16,530975$17.74/hr$0.32/hr$10.18/hr$11.81/hr$14.89/hr$20.59/hr$28.93/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.


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