Animal Trainers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $34,410 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.54
10th percentile $21,860
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 70
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,860
    25th
    $31,110
    50th (median)
    $34,410
    75th
    $44,450
    90th
    $60,920

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $33,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,710
    El Paso, TX $28,230

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,630
    Animal Caretakers $30,700
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,790
    Recreation Workers $38,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Austin, TX is $16.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Austin, TX is 11.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $21,860 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,110.