Animal Trainers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $36,020 -7% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $26,910
90th percentile $61,250
Employed locally 220
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,910
    25th
    $26,920
    50th (median)
    $36,020
    75th
    $48,100
    90th
    $61,250

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Akron, OH $33,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $33,050
    Ohio $32,960
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $31,310

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,330
    Recreation Workers $33,960
    Animal Caretakers $30,700
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,020
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,760
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Columbus, OH is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.67 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Columbus, OH is 7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $26,910 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,920.