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Animal Trainers in Connecticut
Is Connecticut a good place for you to work as an Animal Trainer?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Animal Trainers in Connecticut are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Animal Trainers in Connecticut is growing faster than average.
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Animal Trainers in Connecticut earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Animal Trainers Work in Connecticut?
In 2018, there were 240 Animal Trainers working in the state.
The typical state has 250 Animal Trainers working in it, which means Connecticut has fewer Animal Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Connecticut
Jobs for Animal Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 11.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.
Connecticut Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 470 jobs for Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
In 2018 wages for Animal Trainers ranged from $24,000 to $51,960 with $34,850 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.54 to $24.98. The median hourly rate was $16.75.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $15.85 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.90.
The median salary in Connecticut is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Connecticut 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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Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 30 | $41,240 |
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 |
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 |
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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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