How much does a Marine Mammal Trainer make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Marine Mammal Trainer in New York, NY is $39,801. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $32,978 to a high of $46,913, with most professionals earning between $36,230 and $43,524.

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Marine Mammal Trainer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $32,978 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $36,230 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $39,801 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $43,524 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Marine Mammal Trainer Salary $46,913 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $36,230 10% $32,978 90% $46,913 75% $43,524 $39,801 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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  1. This Job:

    Marine Mammal Trainer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 New York, NY. The base salary for Marine Mammal Trainer ranges from $36,230 to $43,524 with the average base salary of $39,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,230 to $43,524 with the average total cash compensation of $39,801.

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