The average wage for an equestrian in the United States is around $10.78 per hour.
Avg Wage
Equestrians earn an average hourly wage of $10.78.
Salaries typically start from $9.26 per hour and go up to $16.39 per hour.
62% below national average Updated in 2018
Equestrian earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level equestrian earnings begin at:
$16.39 per hour
$34,090 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level equestrian earnings begin at:
$12.84 per hour
$26,716 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level equestrian earnings begin at:
$10.78 per hour
$22,426 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level equestrian earnings begin at:
$9.70 per hour
$20,186 per year
10th percentile
Starting level equestrian earnings begin at:
$9.26 per hour
$19,261 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do equestrian salaries compare to similar careers?
Equestrians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than horse trainers but more than kennel technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Horse trainer salary | $24K |
| Zoo educator salary | $25K |
| Organic farmer salary | $24K |
| Dog groomer salary | $23K |
| Farmer salary | $23K |
| Equestrian salary | $22K |
| Sports writer salary | $24K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $23K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $22K |
| Kennel technician salary | $19K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)