Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting49
Estimated employment470
Employment RSE22.21
Mean wage$16.53
Mean RSE5.73
Entry wage$11.68
Experienced wage$18.96
10th percentile wage$11.20
50th percentile wage$14.39
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
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$14.39 $13.61  $0.78
2019$13.87+3.7%$13.12 +3.7%$0.75
2018$13.31+4.3%$12.59 +4.3%$0.72
2017$12.84+3.6%$12.14 +3.6%$0.70
2016$12.43+3.3%$11.76 +3.3%$0.67
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$14.39 $23.44  -$9.05
2019$13.87+3.7%$22.77 +2.9%-$8.90
2018$13.31+4.3%$22.11 +3.0%-$8.80
2017$12.84+3.6%$21.48 +2.9%-$8.63
2016$12.43+3.3%$20.98 +2.4%-$8.54
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $14.39 470
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $14.39 470
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Last updated April 2021