Animal Trainers (39-2011)
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or 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.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 79 | 88 | 11.39 | 5 | 7 | 13 | United States | 45300 | 51200 | 0.0 | 2700 | 4300 | 7600 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 18.38 | 11.13 | 13.51 | 15.04 | 21.46 | 28.26 |
| Alaska | 22.19 | 15.50 | 22.97 | 22.97 | 23.36 | 24.74 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.