SOC 39-2011
Animal Trainers
Risk Score
⚠️40/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥20,110
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$39K
$29K – $71K
Projected Growth
📈+5.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖53/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Animal Trainers face a risk score of 40/100 — 4 points below the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $39K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 40/100, Animal Trainers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like virtual try-on technology reducing in-person consultations are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 20,110 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill and creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Animal Trainers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Virtual try-on technology reducing in-person consultations
Automated booking and client management platforms
Robotic massage and physical therapy devices
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill
Creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients
Building trust and rapport with repeat clients
Emotional support and active listening during sessions
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 61% |
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | 23 | $62K | 59% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 59% |