Animal Trainers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $36,030 -7% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $32,980
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 50
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,980
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $36,030
    75th
    $42,330
    90th
    $43,680

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,120
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,730
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $42,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,180
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $38,570
    Idaho $36,360

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,620
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,300
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,100
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,290
    Animal Caretakers $30,730
    Recreation Workers $29,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Boise City, ID is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.25 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Boise City, ID is 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $32,980 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.