Animal Trainers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $37,510 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $32,050
90th percentile $77,250
Employed locally 70
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,050
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $37,510
    75th
    $56,240
    90th
    $77,250

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 44% Median Animal Trainers salary is 56% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,600
    Rochester, NY $46,580
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,860
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $36,200

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,230
    Animal Caretakers $35,460
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,540
    Recreation Workers $34,440
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Albany, NY is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.29 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Albany, NY is 3.2% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $32,050 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.