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Animal Trainers Salaries
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.44 – $26.88
Average Annual Pay
Range: $50,835 – $55,919
Salaries for Animal Trainers near San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
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Alabama, AL
$26.66
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Alaska, AK
$17.94
30.1%Lower than Animal Trainers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Arizona, AZ
$18.76
26.9%Lower than Animal Trainers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Arkansas, AR
$23.43
8.7%Lower than Animal Trainers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
California, CA
$28.68
11.8%Higher than Animal Trainers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
How much do Animal Trainers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$21.81/hr
Range: $20.77 - $22.85
Annual Rate
$45,370
Range: $43,210 - $47,531
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.66/hr
Range: $24.44 - $26.88
Annual Rate
$53,377
Range: $50,835 - $55,919
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.51/hr
Range: $28.11 - $30.91
Annual Rate
$61,384
Range: $58,460 - $64,307
Animal Trainers job description
Animal Trainers professionals perform specialized duties that contribute to organizational success. They apply their skills and knowledge to meet job requirements and deliver quality results.
- •Perform assigned duties efficiently
- •Follow company policies and procedures
- •Collaborate with team members
- •Maintain quality standards
- •Report issues to supervisors
- •Complete required training
- •Job-specific technical skills
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Teamwork
- •Adaptability
- •Relevant experience or education
- •Ability to meet job requirements
- •Background check may be required
- •Reliable transportation

