There are currently an estimated 47,300 animal trainers in the United States. The animal trainer job market is expected to grow by 5.1% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are animal trainers?
CareerExplorer rates animal trainers with a B- employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 2,500 animal trainers.
What’s the supply of animal trainers?
The animal trainer industry is concentrated in California, Florida, Texas
Animal Trainer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Animal Trainers |
|---|---|
| California | 2,270 |
| Florida | 1,090 |
| Texas | 1,080 |
| New York | 970 |
| Maryland | 890 |
| Georgia | 800 |
| Michigan | 800 |
| Ohio | 730 |
| Virginia | 720 |
| Illinois | 680 |
| North Carolina | 640 |
| Massachusetts | 510 |
| Wisconsin | 480 |
| New Jersey | 480 |
| Kentucky | 470 |
| Pennsylvania | 460 |
| Indiana | 380 |
| Washington | 360 |
| Colorado | 330 |
| Tennessee | 310 |
| Minnesota | 300 |
| Connecticut | 290 |
| Utah | 260 |
| Missouri | 250 |
| Oklahoma | 250 |
| Kansas | 250 |
| South Carolina | 200 |
| Idaho | 180 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| Alabama | 170 |
| Nevada | 170 |
| Oregon | 140 |
| New Hampshire | 140 |
| Maine | 110 |
| Arkansas | 110 |
| West Virginia | 100 |
| Delaware | 90 |
| Montana | 80 |
| New Mexico | 60 |
| Nebraska | 60 |
| Alaska | 50 |
| Mississippi | 40 |
| South Dakota | 30 |
| North Dakota | 30 |