Animal Trainers H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Animal Trainers

Animal Trainers (SOC code 39-2011) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 59 labor condition applications have been filed by 29 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Animal Trainers positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Animal Trainers positions is $34,573, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $18,304 to $104,000, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $35,210 for this occupation, H1B salaries are -1.8% At Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Animal Trainers is $35,070, with approximately 3,660 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $30,030 (10th percentile) to $40,310 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Animal Trainers positions include Steve Martin's Natural Encounters, Inc., TROUT BROOK VETERNARY CLINIC, and BULLARD FARMS, LLC among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Animal Trainers positions include Winter haven, FL and POTSDAM, NY. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

Florida leads H1B filings for this occupation with 14 applications, followed by Texas and Hawaii. View Animal Trainers H1B data in Florida for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Animal Trainers

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Animal Trainers positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	Steve Martin's Natural Encounters, Inc.	FL	11	$42,868	$35,210	+21.8% Above Market
2	TROUT BROOK VETERNARY CLINIC	NY	4	$20,800	$35,210	-40.9% Below Market
3	BULLARD FARMS, LLC	GA	3	$46,800	$35,210	+32.9% Above Market
4	TAYLOR MADE SALES AGENCY, INC.	KY	3	$44,367	$35,210	+26.0% Above Market
5	AARON VALE, INC.	FL	2	$19,698	$35,210	-44.1% Below Market
6	CLAYBROOK FARMS	MI	2	$40,000	$35,210	+13.6% Above Market
7	CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM, INC.	FL	2	$22,277	$35,210	-36.7% Below Market
8	COLOMBE RANCH	SD	2	$18,304	$35,210	-48.0% Below Market
9	CROWN VIEW RANCH RIDING ASSOCIATION	CO	2	$22,589	$35,210	-35.8% Below Market
10	DOLPHIN QUEST, INC.	HI	2	$63,476	$35,210	+80.3% Above Market
11	DOLPHIN QUEST OAHU, INC.	HI	2	$32,838	$35,210	-6.7% Below Market
12	FRIENDS OF TRACY AVIARY	UT	2	$24,440	$35,210	-30.6% Below Market
13	Hop River Shepherds	CT	2	$45,000	$35,210	+27.8% Above Market
14	ISA-ROSAL, LLC.	TX	2	$33,800	$35,210	-4.0% At Market
15	QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC	NM	2	$21,911	$35,210	-37.8% Below Market
16	SPRUCEWOOD FARM LLC	VT	2	$41,600	$35,210	+18.1% Above Market
17	WILDLIFE IMAGES REHABILITATION & EDUCATION CENTER	OR	2	$27,040	$35,210	-23.2% Below Market
18	BATES STABLE INC	FL	1	$18,678	$35,210	-47.0% Below Market
19	Big Cat Rescue Corp.	FL	1	$24,960	$35,210	-29.1% Below Market
20	ELLEN KEALEY HORSEMANSHIP LLC	MN	1	$104,000	$35,210	+195.4% Above Market

Animal Trainers H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Animal Trainers vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	Winter haven, FL	7	1	$39,936	N/A	N/A
2	POTSDAM, NY	4	1	$20,800	N/A	N/A
3	NICHOLASVILLE, KY	3	1	$44,367	N/A	N/A
4	POWDER SPRINGS, GA	3	1	$46,800	N/A	N/A
5	Andover, CT	2	1	$45,000	N/A	N/A
6	ARENAS VALLEY, NM	2	1	$21,911	N/A	N/A
7	BASALT, CO	2	1	$22,589	N/A	N/A
8	CLEARWATER, FL	2	1	$22,277	N/A	N/A
9	COLCHESTER, VT	2	1	$41,600	N/A	N/A
10	DALLAS, TX	2	1	$48,000	N/A	N/A
11	ELDORA, IA	2	2	$23,000	N/A	N/A
12	GRANTS PASS, OR	2	1	$27,040	N/A	N/A
13	HONOLULU, HI	2	1	$32,838	N/A	N/A
14	ITHACA, MI	2	1	$40,000	N/A	N/A
15	MISSION, SD	2	1	$18,304	N/A	N/A
16	MORRISTON, FL	2	1	$19,698	N/A	N/A
17	SALT LAKE CITY, UT	2	1	$24,440	N/A	N/A
18	TOMBALL, TX	2	1	$33,800	N/A	N/A
19	WAIKOLOA, HI	2	1	$63,476	N/A	N/A
20	650 SOUTH R.L. THORNTON FREEWA, TX	1	1	$48,000	N/A	N/A

Animal Trainers H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	Florida	14	5	$32,510	$36,190
2	Texas	6	3	$39,236	$33,290
3	Hawaii	4	2	$48,157	$72,080
4	New York	4	1	$20,800	$45,470
5	Georgia	3	1	$46,800	$38,130
6	Kentucky	3	1	$44,367	$29,520
7	Oregon	3	2	$26,166	$48,690
8	California	2	2	$35,110	$46,780
9	Colorado	2	1	$22,589	$43,670
10	Connecticut	2	1	$45,000	$43,240

Prevailing Wage Levels for Animal Trainers

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
I	1	5.6%	$24,419	$24,419	$24,419
III	1	5.6%	$31,900	$31,900	$31,900
Level I	5	27.8%	$23,436	$19,822	$24,960
Level II	6	33.3%	$22,790	$21,840	$23,816
Level III	1	5.6%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Level IV	4	22.2%	$46,800	$46,800	$46,800

BLS National Salary Distribution for Animal Trainers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Animal Trainers positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.