# SOC 39-2011: Animal Trainers
> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/39-2011
Employers submitted 15 certified H-1B applications for Animal Trainers (39-2011) roles, requesting 15 workers. The average offered wage is $38,245/yr, close to the BLS national median ($39,990/yr). (2025, SOC 39-2011) The largest filers are Steve Martin's Natural Encounters, Inc., Cedar Creek Kennels LLC and Trout Brook Veternary Clinic.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 15 |
| Total workers | 15 |
| Average offered wage | $38K |
| Average prevailing wage | $33K |
| BLS median wage | $40K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 39-2011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |
Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -4% |
## Top employers (of 38)
| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Steve Martin's Natural Encounters, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/steve-martins-natural-encounters-inc-e6474a16c3) | 7 | 7 | $40K | $40K |
| [Cedar Creek Kennels LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cedar-creek-kennels-llc-b0a22209e6) | 4 | 4 | $61K | $40K |
| [Trout Brook Veternary Clinic](https://www.xh1b.org/org/trout-brook-veternary-clinic-8fe26e0fb1) | 4 | 4 | $21K | $40K |
| [Ellen Kealey Horsemanship LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ellen-kealey-horsemanship-llc-7f196098f9) | 4 | 4 | $114K | $40K |
| [Friends of Tracy Aviary](https://www.xh1b.org/org/friends-of-tracy-aviary-d116baa3a7) | 4 | 4 | $24K | $40K |
| [Bullard FARMS, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/bullard-farms-llc-e252937780) | 3 | 3 | $47K | $40K |
| [Taylor Made Sales AGENCY, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/taylor-made-sales-agency-inc-af40bf2bcb) | 3 | 3 | $44K | $40K |
| [ISA-ROSAL, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/isa-rosal-llc-41e4a36888) | 2 | 2 | $34K | $40K |
| [Claybrook Farms](https://www.xh1b.org/org/claybrook-farms-0937c6c0c7) | 2 | 2 | $40K | $40K |
| [Quarter Moon Ranch LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/quarter-moon-ranch-llc-b908c7de26) | 2 | 2 | $22K | $40K |
## Filing trend
| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | $40K |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $58K |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $50K |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | - |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $19K |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $24K |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | $45K |
## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)
| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 8 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.
## More
- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/39-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=39-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=39-2011
## References
1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.
2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.
3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.
4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.