Animal Trainers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $44,350 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.32
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $115,580
Employed locally 40
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $44,350
    75th
    $46,780
    90th
    $115,580

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 43% Median Animal Trainers salary is 57% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,430
    Columbia, SC $44,770
    Colorado $43,670

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,030
    Childcare Workers $42,730
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,420
    Animal Caretakers $35,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,890
    Recreation Workers $37,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Boulder, CO is $21.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Boulder, CO is 14.5% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.