Marine mammal trainers?

Question

how much do marine mammal trainers make? like a dolphin trainer who trains them and does shows and stuff?

Answer 1

It depends on the organization.  Some places are unionized and the most I have heard of these individuals making is maybe $50,000/year, but they also either get paid overtime or get comp time.  Others are paid hourly salaries, rarely would they qualify for overtime and the hourly wage is not that competative.  Others are paid yearly salaries but are not unionized.  That means the position is considered managerial and you are expected to work overtime (until you job is completed) without extra pay.  In general, maybe $30-40,000/year.