Animal Trainers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $33,450 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.08
10th percentile $29,810
90th percentile $45,610
Employed locally 40
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,810
    25th
    $30,840
    50th (median)
    $33,450
    75th
    $45,440
    90th
    $45,610

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 47% Median Animal Trainers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Trainers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $94,390
    Urban Honolulu, HI $72,080
    Hawaii $72,080
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,590
    Birmingham, AL $63,330
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,390

    Nearby metros — Animal Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $38,570
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,470
    Columbus, OH $36,020
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $33,050
    Ohio $32,960
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $31,310

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,040
    Recreation Workers $31,030
    Childcare Workers $28,450
    Animal Caretakers $29,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Akron, OH is $16.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Akron, OH is 13.7% below the national median of $38,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Trainers in Akron?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $29,810 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,840.