How much does an animal trainer make?
As our school will show you there are many fields in the animal industry however, in general you don’t get rich working with animals. People in our industry who work in zoos, rescues facilities or performers and studio trainers, are not in this profession to get rich but rather because they have a passion for it. Our profession is a lifestyle with a strong commitment to animals. To give you an example, studio animal trainers average rate is $300.00 a day / per 8 hr day with overtime at $56./hour. The work on the set can be long and boring with weeks of prep. The amount of work is also dependent on the film industry which fluctuates on a monthly basis. Its feast or famine. Average starting zookeeper pay start from $17,500 to $30,000. Where can I learn more about animal careers? We have put together a comprehensive list of books and videos on animal training careers and other great reference material. Please see our books and videos at the store. You can also look at Stacy’s Wag’N’Train
