Animal Trainers in Maine
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Animal Trainers in Maine are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Animal Trainers in Maine is growing faster than average.
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Animal Trainers in Maine earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Animal Trainers Work in Maine?
There were approximately 50 workers employed as Animal Trainers in this state in 2018.
There were 60 Animal Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 250 Animal Trainers working in it, which means Maine has fewer Animal Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Maine
Jobs for Animal Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 5.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.
Maine Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 180 total jobs in 2026 for Animal Trainers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 7,000 annual jobs and 61,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Animal Trainers Make in Maine?
In 2018 wages for Animal Trainers ranged from $20,850 to $37,990 with $23,040 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.02 to $18.27. The median hourly rate was $11.08.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $10.94 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.14.
The median salary in Maine is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Animal Trainers Employment
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| 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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