Animal Trainers in Oregon
Considering a career as an Animal Trainer in Oregon?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Animal Trainers in Oregon are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Animal Trainers in Oregon is growing faster than average.
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Animal Trainers in Oregon earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Animal Trainers Work in Oregon?
In 2018, there were 210 Animal Trainers working in the state.
There were 200 Animal Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 250 Animal Trainers working in it, which means Oregon has fewer Animal Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Oregon
Jobs for Animal Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 29.6% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.
Oregon Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 350 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 Oregon?
In 2018 wages for Animal Trainers ranged from $21,920 to $39,020 with $24,580 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.54 to $18.76. The median hourly rate was $11.82.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $11.32 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.50.
The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Oregon 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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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 110 | $24,120 |
Top States for Animal Trainers Employment
View the list below to see 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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