Animal Trainers in Mississippi
Is Mississippi a good place for you to work as an Animal Trainer?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Animal Trainers in Mississippi are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Animal Trainers in Mississippi is growing faster than average.
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Animal Trainers in Mississippi earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Animal Trainers Make in Mississippi?
In 2018 wages for Animal Trainers ranged from $16,350 to $30,630 with $19,270 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $7.86 to $14.73. The median hourly rate was $9.26.
The median salary in Mississippi is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Mississippi 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 |
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Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 60 | $21,790 |
Top States for Animal Trainers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Animal Trainers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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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