Animal Trainers in Indiana
Is Indiana a good place for you to work as an Animal Trainer?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Animal Trainers in Indiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Animal Trainers in Indiana is growing faster than average.
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Animal Trainers in Indiana earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Animal Trainers Work in Indiana?
There were approximately 140 workers employed as Animal Trainers in this state in 2018.
There were 120 Animal Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 250 Animal Trainers working in it, which means Indiana has fewer Animal Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Indiana
Jobs for Animal Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 11.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.
Indiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 70 annual job openings, and a total of 570 jobs for Indiana Animal Trainers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 7,000 annual jobs and 61,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Animal Trainers Make in Indiana?
In 2018 wages for Animal Trainers ranged from $17,880 to $59,790 with $24,370 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.59 to $28.75. The median hourly rate was $11.72.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $11.73 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.01.
The median salary in Indiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Indiana Metros for Animal Trainers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Animal Trainers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 300 | $43,750 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 210 | n/a |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 40 | $20,070 |
Top States for Animal Trainers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Animal Trainers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2,230 | $34,950 |
| Florida | 1,430 | $28,870 |
| New York | 1,330 | $34,530 |
| Texas | 1,100 | $26,010 |
| North Carolina | 550 | $24,510 |
| Kentucky | 480 | $45,750 |
| Illinois | 420 | $37,340 |
| Maryland | 400 | $24,950 |
| Ohio | 380 | $23,700 |
| Georgia | 370 | $28,280 |
| Kansas | 360 | $22,910 |
| Massachusetts | 350 | $34,450 |
| Pennsylvania | 340 | $24,270 |
| New Jersey | 310 | $25,510 |
| South Carolina | 310 | $35,240 |
| Missouri | 300 | $26,670 |
| Minnesota | 290 | $32,110 |
| Washington | 280 | $38,460 |
| Michigan | 250 | $24,070 |
| Connecticut | 240 | $34,850 |
Below are the states where Animal Trainers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $45,750 |
| Washington | $38,460 |
| Illinois | $37,340 |
| South Carolina | $35,240 |
| California | $34,950 |
| Connecticut | $34,850 |
| New York | $34,530 |
| Massachusetts | $34,450 |
| New Mexico | $32,870 |
| Minnesota | $32,110 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Corey Hensley under License
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