Animal Trainers salary in United States
The median animal trainers salary is $39,990 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Animal Trainers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 4.7% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Animal Trainers salary FAQs
What is the average Animal Trainers salary in United States?
The median Animal Trainers salary in United States is $39,990 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of animal trainerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Animal Trainers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $29,600 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $75,490 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $39,990.
Do Animal Trainers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Virginia is among the highest at $62,960, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Animal Trainers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.