Animal Trainers

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
14%
risk level
POLLING
23%
Based on 71 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
27.1%
by 2031
WAGES
$35,620
or $17.12 hourly
VOLUME
17,710
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
6.7/10

Automation risk

14% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Originality

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Social Perceptiveness

User poll

23% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 14% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that this occupation will be replaced by robots or AI in the next 20 years?






Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Animal Trainers' job openings is expected to rise 27.1% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

Wages

Very low paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Animal Trainers' was $35,620, or $17.12 per hour

'Animal Trainers' were paid 23.1% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 17,710 people employed as Animal Trainers within the United States.

This represents around 0.012% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 8 thousand people are employed as Animal Trainers.

Job description

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

SOC Code: 39-2011.00

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Comments

wouldn'tyouliketoknow (No chance) says
robots will not be able to communicate with animals like humans
Oct 20, 2019 at 10:49 PM

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