How long does animal trainer training take near Haverhill?

Animal trainer certificate programs near Haverhill typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do animal trainers earn in Massachusetts?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), animal trainers in Massachusetts earned a median annual wage of approximately $43,580. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $33,670 to $82,810 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many animal trainer schools are near Haverhill?

The schools listed above are within about 250 miles of Haverhill. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.

Best Dog Obedience Programs in Haverhill, Massachusetts (2026)

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Quick answer: Animal trainers in Massachusetts earn a median of $43,580 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited animal trainer schools near Haverhill, Massachusetts with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

If you want to train as an animal trainer in Haverhill, Massachusetts, start by weighing program length, schedule, and cost at nearby schools. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $43,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Haverhill Quick Facts

Metric	Value	Source
State median annual wage	$43,580	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Massachusetts pay range (10th to 90th percentile)	$33,670 to $82,810	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Boston, MA metro median wage	$42,180	BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)	+5.1% growth, about 7,100 openings per year	BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment	510 workers	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Essex County unemployment rate	4.1%	BLS LAUS, 2024
Massachusetts location quotient	1.17	BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Haverhill. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Essex County and Massachusetts figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Dog Obedience Training Schools near Haverhill

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U.S. Median Pay $39,990 $19.22 per hour

Job Outlook 5.3% 2,500 jobs (2024–2034)
7,100 openings/yr

Popular Online Programs In Massachusetts

Dog-Obedience Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $39,990 $19.22/hr

Average Salary $47,020 $22.61/hr

Salary Range

$29,600 10th pctl

$39,990 Median

$75,490 90th pctl

10th Percentile $29,600 $14.23/hr

25th Percentile $33,740 $16.22/hr

75th Percentile $53,580 $25.76/hr

90th Percentile $75,490 $36.29/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed18,770

Growth (2024-2034)5.3%

Annual Openings7,100

Jobs per 1,0000.1

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