Animal Trainers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $33,280 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $29,630
90th percentile $42,000
Employed locally 60
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,630
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $36,580
    90th
    $42,000

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 35% Median Animal Trainers salary is 65% 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $94,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,840
    South Dakota $39,380
    North Dakota $37,430
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $37,210

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $34,980
    Tour and Travel Guides $44,790
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,020
    Animal Caretakers $35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $48,250
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Anchorage, AK is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.35 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Anchorage, AK is 14.1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $29,630 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.