Animal Trainers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $34,300 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.49
10th percentile $32,270
90th percentile $59,260
Employed locally 40
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,270
    25th
    $34,300
    50th (median)
    $34,300
    75th
    $59,250
    90th
    $59,260

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 44% Median Animal Trainers salary is 56% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,390
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $49,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,600
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $46,780
    Charleston, WV $46,520

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,430
    Animal Caretakers $30,220
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,230
    Recreation Workers $27,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Fayetteville, AR is $16.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 11.5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $32,270 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,300.