Animal Trainers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $31,010 -20% vs national
Median hourly $14.91
10th percentile $26,380
90th percentile $49,340
Employed locally 210
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,380
    25th
    $26,380
    50th (median)
    $31,010
    75th
    $46,720
    90th
    $49,340

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 45% Median Animal Trainers salary is 55% 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
    Toledo, OH $38,570
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,470
    Columbus, OH $36,020
    Akron, OH $33,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $33,050
    Ohio $32,960

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,070
    Childcare Workers $29,050
    Recreation Workers $29,960
    Animal Caretakers $29,410
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,210
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Cleveland, OH is $14.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.32 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Cleveland, OH is 20% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $26,380 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,380.