Animal Trainers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $46,520 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $30,040
90th percentile $93,160
Employed locally 40
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,040
    25th
    $31,910
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $70,990
    90th
    $93,160

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 80% Median Animal Trainers salary is 20% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,710

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $28,720
    Childcare Workers $24,090
    Residential Advisors $29,020
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $38,740
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Charleston, WV is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.79 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Charleston, WV is 20.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $30,040 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,910.