DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 287 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 20,110 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Animal Trainers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Martins Natural Encounters, Inc. | $38,678 | 8 | -0.2% |
| 2 | Handal Racing, LLC | $24,544 | 7 | -36.7% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON, FL | $57,803 | +59.1% | 11 | 11 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $100,000 | +175% | 1 |
| Wyoming | $67,080 | N/A | 1 |
| Maryland | $65,437 | +41.1% | 1 |
| New York | $56,000 | +23.2% | 3 |
| Hawaii | $50,391 | -30.1% | 2 |
| Florida | $50,000 | +38.2% | 23 |
| Georgia | $46,800 | +22.7% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $44,450 | +2.8% | 1 |
| Michigan | $41,600 | +22% | 3 |
| Alabama | $38,605 | -34% | 3 |
| Illinois | $37,419 | +8.3% | 1 |
| California | $36,213 | -22.6% | 10 |
| Nebraska | $33,530 | -2.8% | 13 |
| Colorado | $33,000 | -24.4% | 3 |
| Oklahoma | $31,467 | -5% | 2 |
| South Carolina | $30,160 | -4.6% | 3 |
| Texas | $29,099 | -12.6% | 2 |
| Oregon | $27,040 | -44.5% | 1 |
| Kentucky | $26,500 | -10.2% | 1 |
| Washington | $26,458 | -38.2% | 2 |
| New Mexico | $26,416 | -16.2% | 4 |
| Massachusetts | $25,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Arkansas | $23,109 | -45.6% | 3 |
| South Dakota | $18,304 | -53.5% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Animal Trainers positions, 1% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 99% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Martins Natural Encounters, Inc. | High School | $38,678 |
| Handal Racing, LLC | None | $24,544 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Animal Trainers is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing at $42,185. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation at $38,505.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 287 DOL filings, the median salary for a Animal Trainers is $36,338, ranging from $28,558 to $49,878.
The 90th percentile salary is $70,800 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, WELLINGTON, FL offers the highest median at $57,803.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Animal Trainers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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