Animal Trainers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $35,050 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $21,370
90th percentile $55,550
Employed locally 290
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,370
    25th
    $30,550
    50th (median)
    $35,050
    75th
    $37,860
    90th
    $55,550

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 40% Median Animal Trainers salary is 60% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,410
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $33,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,710
    El Paso, TX $28,230

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,260
    Animal Caretakers $30,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,920
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,330
    Recreation Workers $31,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Dallas, TX is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.24 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Dallas, TX is 9.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $21,370 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,550.