Marine Mammal Trainer Salary in the United States

Marine Mammal Trainer Salary

How much does a Marine Mammal Trainer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Marine Mammal Trainer in the United States is $34,344. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $28,456 to a high of $40,481, with most professionals earning between $31,262 and $37,556.

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Marine Mammal Trainer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $28,456 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $31,262 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $34,344 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $37,556 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $40,481 US April 01, 2025
25% $31,262 10% $28,456 90% $40,481 75% $37,556 $34,344 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Marine Mammal Trainer ?

Marine mammal training is the training and caring for marine life such as, dolphins, killer whales, sea lions, walruses, and other marine mammals. It is also a duty of the trainer to do mental and physical exercises to keep the animal healthy and happy.[according to whom?]...

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    Marine Mammal Trainer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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34344

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37556
34344
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Marine Mammal Trainer in the United States. The base salary for Marine Mammal Trainer ranges from $31,262 to $37,556 with the average base salary of $34,344. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,262 to $37,556 with the average total cash compensation of $34,344.

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