Horse Trainer Salary in Rapid City, South Dakota

Horse Trainer Salary in Rapid City, SD

How much does a Horse Trainer make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Horse Trainer in Rapid City, SD is $32,675. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $26,076 to a high of $39,559, with most professionals earning between $29,221 and $36,279.

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Horse Trainer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $26,076 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $29,221 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $32,675 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $36,279 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $39,559 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25% $29,221 10% $26,076 90% $39,559 75% $36,279 $32,675 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Horse Trainer ?

A horse trainer is a person who tends to horses and teaches them different disciplines. Some of the responsibilities trainers have are caring for the animals' physical needs, as well as teaching them submissive behaviors and/or coaching them for events, which may include contests and other riding purposes. The level of education and the yearly salary they can earn for this profession may differ depending on where the person is employed....

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  1. Down a level:

    Technical Trainer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Horse Trainer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Technical Trainer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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29221
36279
32675

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
29221
36279
32675
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Horse Trainer in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Horse Trainer ranges from $29,221 to $36,279 with the average base salary of $32,675. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,221 to $36,279 with the average total cash compensation of $32,675.

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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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