Animal Trainers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $64,590 +66.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 30
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $40,920
    50th (median)
    $64,590
    75th
    $104,000
    90th
    $104,000

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 74% Median Animal Trainers salary is 26% 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
    Birmingham, AL $63,330
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,390
    Madison, WI $59,900

    Nearby metros — Animal Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,430
    Columbia, SC $44,770
    Boulder, CO $44,350
    Colorado $43,670

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30,540
    Childcare Workers$37,090
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,810
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,010
    Animal Caretakers$33,690
    Recreation Workers$32,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Colorado Springs, CO is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.43 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 66.7% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,920.