How much does a Horse Trainer make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Horse Trainer in San Jose, CA is $50,322. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,551 to a high of $61,333, with most professionals earning between $45,208 and $56,086.

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Horse Trainer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $40,551 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $45,208 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $50,322 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $56,086 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Horse Trainer Salary $61,333 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $45,208 10% $40,551 90% $61,333 75% $56,086 $50,322 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Horse Trainer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Horse Trainer ranges from $45,208 to $56,086 with the average base salary of $50,322. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,411 to $58,326 with the average total cash compensation of $51,901.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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