Animal Trainers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $42,790 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $46,400
Employed locally 130
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $42,790
    75th
    $45,770
    90th
    $46,400

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Trainers salary is 58% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,590
    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

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,720
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,080
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,800
    Animal Caretakers $35,720
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $37,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Denver, CO is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.54 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Denver, CO is 10.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.