The average salary for a animal trainer in the United States is $44,910, but the range typically falls between $33,120 and $49,080. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.59, with a range between $15.92 and $23.59.
There are approximately 19,240 people employed as a animal trainer in the United States. With California, Florida, New York employing the highest number of animal trainers.The state with the best pay for a animal trainer is Ohio, with an average annual salary of $53,050, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $32,060.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,960 | $13.92 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,120 | $15.92 |
| Median | $38,810 | $18.66 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,080 | $23.59 |
| 90th Percentile | $65,320 | $31.4 |
The salary of a animal trainer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a animal trainer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for animal trainers are Ohio, Oregon, Maryland, Iowa, Arkansas while the worst states are Utah, Alaska, Louisiana, West Virginia, Texas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,950 | $45,950 | $74,220 |
| Alaska | $28,640 | $35,670 | $55,730 |
| Arizona | $30,650 | $40,310 | $58,320 |
| Arkansas | $26,660 | $47,470 | $64,890 |
| California | $34,330 | $46,210 | $59,990 |
| Colorado | $32,790 | $42,920 | $59,530 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | $51,490 | $80,820 |
| Delaware | $28,970 | $42,240 | $62,510 |
| District of Columbia | $35,570 | $37,480 | $38,640 |
| Florida | $25,370 | $43,000 | $76,100 |
| Georgia | $30,880 | $46,870 | $71,590 |
| Hawaii | $31,060 | $49,310 | $83,170 |
| Idaho | $29,910 | $36,270 | $43,360 |
| Illinois | $29,470 | $34,960 | $45,030 |
| Indiana | $28,110 | $46,220 | $85,050 |
| Iowa | $29,880 | $48,400 | $79,870 |
| Kansas | $28,500 | $38,960 | $44,100 |
| Kentucky | $25,600 | $42,570 | $54,900 |
| Louisiana | $27,190 | $33,900 | $44,310 |
| Maine | $33,280 | $40,180 | $50,880 |
| Maryland | $32,420 | $59,330 | $102,010 |
| Michigan | $22,570 | $38,150 | $48,480 |
| Minnesota | $30,280 | $46,230 | $73,790 |
| Mississippi | $25,250 | $48,130 | $90,010 |
| Missouri | $29,350 | $48,550 | $72,280 |
| Montana | $33,160 | $46,050 | $61,050 |
| Nebraska | $30,430 | $34,320 | $41,600 |
| Nevada | $27,850 | $37,430 | $47,210 |
| New Hampshire | $23,130 | $33,710 | $46,850 |
| New Jersey | $31,930 | $43,870 | $63,840 |
| New Mexico | $30,670 | $43,850 | $94,500 |
| New York | $33,560 | $54,330 | $88,750 |
| North Carolina | $26,360 | $41,230 | $54,320 |
| North Dakota | $30,040 | $40,730 | $65,350 |
| Ohio | $29,550 | $53,050 | $68,900 |
| Oklahoma | $28,830 | $44,240 | $65,420 |
| Oregon | $33,760 | $52,270 | $75,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,100 | $41,680 | $52,880 |
| South Carolina | $20,520 | $39,140 | $62,440 |
| South Dakota | $30,160 | $42,130 | $50,170 |
| Tennessee | $29,340 | $48,800 | $90,580 |
| Texas | $21,210 | $34,610 | $49,790 |
| Utah | $20,690 | $32,060 | $49,360 |
| Virginia | $29,130 | $39,930 | $53,420 |
| Washington | $35,500 | $53,780 | $57,820 |
| West Virginia | $27,710 | $36,990 | $56,460 |
| Wisconsin | $26,070 | $38,600 | $50,770 |
Even between cities, the salary of a animal trainer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for animal trainers is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area, MD with an average salary of $62,090.The city with the lowest average salary for animal trainers is El Paso, TX with an average salary of $28,430.
Areas with highest average salaries for animal trainers
Areas with lowest average salaries for animal trainers
The number of animal trainers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of animal trainers has increased by 4,360. On average, the number of animal trainers has been increasing by 7.3% each year. The salary of animal trainers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of animal trainers has increased by $6,960. On average, the salary of animal trainers has been increasing by 4.6% each year.
Animal Trainers are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for animal trainers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.
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