Animal Trainers in Texas
Considering a career as an Animal Trainer in Texas?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Animal Trainers in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Animal Trainers in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Animal Trainers in Texas earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Animal Trainers Work in Texas?
In Texas, there were 1,100 people working as Animal Trainers in the year 2018.
There were 1,070 Animal Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 250 Animal Trainers working in it, which means Texas has more Animal Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Animal Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 19.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 320 annual job openings, and a total of 2,700 jobs for Texas 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 Texas?
In 2018 wages for Animal Trainers ranged from $18,790 to $47,440 with $26,010 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.03 to $22.81. The median hourly rate was $12.51.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $13.37 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.86.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 410 | $27,600 |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 200 | $21,540 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | 150 | $30,970 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 120 | $23,820 |
Top States for Animal Trainers Employment
View the list below to see 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 |
| South Carolina | 310 | $35,240 |
| New Jersey | 310 | $25,510 |
| 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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