Animal Trainers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Animal Trainers in California earn a median salary of $46,191 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.2% vs the national median of $38,750. An estimated 1,960 animal trainers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $36,870 to $60,390 depending on location.
$46,191
Avg median salary in California
$60,390
Highest paying metro
$36,870
Lowest paying metro
1,960
Employed in California
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Animal Trainers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | $60,390 | $43,930 | $72,870 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,340 | $48,600 | $82,660 | 400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,480 | $40,060 | $60,930 | 790 |
| San Jose, CA | $47,600 | $40,160 | $54,780 | 80 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,780 | $38,120 | $58,880 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,780 | $39,220 | $50,540 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,840 | $37,760 | $47,360 | 70 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $44,600 | $37,640 | $49,710 | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $42,910 | $36,750 | $48,910 | 120 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,220 | $37,610 | $45,790 | 290 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,480 | $36,120 | $45,030 | 30 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,870 | $36,870 | $42,720 | 30 |