The average wage for a horse trainer in the United States is around $11.49 per hour.
Avg Wage
Horse trainers earn an average hourly wage of $11.49.
Salaries typically start from $9.37 per hour and go up to $20.43 per hour.
56% below national average Updated in 2018
Horse trainer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level horse trainer earnings begin at:
$20.43 per hour
$42,503 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level horse trainer earnings begin at:
$14.63 per hour
$30,435 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level horse trainer earnings begin at:
$11.49 per hour
$23,899 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level horse trainer earnings begin at:
$9.97 per hour
$20,733 per year
10th percentile
Starting level horse trainer earnings begin at:
$9.37 per hour
$19,481 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do horse trainer salaries compare to similar careers?
Horse trainers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than veterinary technologists but more than farmers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinary technologist salary | $32K |
| Dairy farmer salary | $26K |
| Dog trainer salary | $26K |
| Dog walker salary | $26K |
| Rancher salary | $26K |
| Horse trainer salary | $24K |
| Zoo educator salary | $25K |
| Organic farmer salary | $24K |
| Dog groomer salary | $23K |
| Farmer salary | $23K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)