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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$13.59
Entry wage$11.36
10th percentile wage$10.86
50th percentile wage$12.29
90th percentile wage$18.53
Animal Trainers (39-2011)
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.29 $14.89  -$2.60
2019$11.65+5.5%$14.11 +5.5%-$2.46
2018$11.21+3.9%$13.59 +3.9%-$2.37
2017$10.86+3.3%$13.15 +3.3%-$2.29
2016$10.49+3.5%$12.71 +3.5%-$2.21
2015$10.31+1.7%$12.49 +1.7%-$2.18
2014$10.10+2.0%$12.24 +2.0%-$2.13
2013$9.98+1.3%$12.09 +1.3%-$2.11
2012$9.83+1.5%$11.91 +1.5%-$2.07
2011$9.69+1.4%$11.74 +1.4%-$2.05
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.29 $22.75  -$10.46
2019$11.65+5.5%$21.83 +4.2%-$10.17
2018$11.21+3.9%$21.16 +3.1%-$9.94
2017$10.86+3.3%$20.59 +2.8%-$9.73
2016$10.49+3.5%$20.13 +2.3%-$9.63
2015$10.31+1.7%$19.70 +2.1%-$9.39
2014$10.10+2.0%$19.28 +2.2%-$9.17
2013$9.98+1.3%$18.89 +2.1%-$8.91
2012$9.83+1.5%$18.57 +1.7%-$8.73
2011$9.69+1.4%$18.28 +1.6%-$8.58
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $20.9440
North Central $19.17 
Northwest $13.3730
South Central $12.2930
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $20.9440
South Central $12.2930
Northwest $13.3730
North Central $19.17 
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