Animal Trainers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $38,490 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 660
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $44,950
    90th
    $47,840

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 45% Median Animal Trainers salary is 55% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,780
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,860
    Gainesville, FL $35,960
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,710
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $35,690
    Michigan $34,100

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,720
    Animal Caretakers $29,010
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,550
    Recreation Workers $35,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Atlanta, GA is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.76 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.