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The median salary for Animal Trainers in Richmond is $41,850 per year ($20.12/hr). This is 8% higher than the national median of $38,750.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Wage Percentiles: Richmond
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · BLS metro data
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median animal trainers salary in Richmond?
The median (P50) annual salary for Animal Trainers in Richmond is approximately $41,850, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data. This is 8% higher than the national median of $38,750. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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