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Dog Trainer Hourly Rate

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Updated: 21 May 2013

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Dog Trainer 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$17,977 - $82,514

(Median)

18K

41K

83K

MEDIAN: $23,615

10%

75%

90%

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Dog Trainer Job Listings

Dog Trainer

May 20

Enchantment Pet Resort & Spa - Rio Rancho, NM

part-time or full-time dog trainers with excellent dog and human communication skills. Trainers will... or enhance the owner / dog relationship through fun... - Indeed

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Experienced Dog Trainer (3+years training experience)

Jan 22

Adogo Pet Hotels - Minnetonka, MN

for the right candidate. We are looking for an experienced Dog Trainer with at least 3 years of working in the dog training industry. Must be able to work some... - Indeed

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Dog Trainer

May 19

Best Friends Fur Ever - Joppa, MD

to full and part time Dog Trainers for both of our... MUST adore dogs! We are seeking to hire dog trainers for our Cockeysville, MD and Joppa, MD locations. - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$14	$28	$42
Hourly Rate	$8.55 - $39.73
Hourly Tips	$2.27 - $2.58
Overtime	$14.25 - $21.59

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$28K	$56K	$84K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,838
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$17,977 - $82,514
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 21 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 56

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Dog Trainer Tasks

Observe and evaluate dog behaviors to determine the best training methods or solutions to behavioral problems.
Schedule and advertise class and private lesson times, locations, and prices.
Conduct classes or private lessons to teach owners how to train and develop better relationships with their dogs.

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Companies and Industries for Dog Trainer Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


PetSmart Inc.	$8.87 - $11.62
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.	$8.50 - $12.50

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Pet and Pet Supplies Store	$8.30 - $13.11
Dog Training	$8.51 - $19.57
Retail	$8.51 - $16.22
Veterinary Care	$8.51 - $15.65
Employee Training Services	$8.82 - $27.40

Key Statistics for Dog Trainer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 71%			Male 29%
Hourly Rate:	$9.38 - $14.24			$14.58 - $40.69

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

13%

1-4 years

45%

5-9 years

23%

10-19 years

20 years or more

13%

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 41%		Dental: 20%
	Vision: 18%		None: 59%

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