How much does a Horse Trainer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Horse Trainer in the United States is $36,718. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $29,303 to a high of $44,453, with most professionals earning between $32,836 and $40,767.

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Horse Trainer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $29,303 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $32,836 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $36,718 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $40,767 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $44,453 US April 01, 2025
25% $32,836 10% $29,303 90% $44,453 75% $40,767 $36,718 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Horse Trainer ?

A horse trainer is a person who tends to horses and teaches them different disciplines. Some of the responsibilities trainers have are caring for the animals' physical needs, as well as teaching them submissive behaviors and/or coaching them for events, which may include contests and other riding purposes. The level of education and the yearly salary they can earn for this profession may differ depending on where the person is employed....

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