Animal Trainers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $37,810 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $49,320
Employed locally 30
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $37,190
    50th (median)
    $37,810
    75th
    $45,250
    90th
    $49,320

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 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
    Hawaii $72,080
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,430
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,470

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,030
    Animal Caretakers $36,890
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $60,130
    Recreation Workers $39,780
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,170
    Childcare Workers $34,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Bellingham, WA is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.88 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Bellingham, WA is 2.4% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,190.