Animal Trainers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $45,930 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 150
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $57,580
    90th
    $63,730

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 49% Median Animal Trainers salary is 51% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,120
    Connecticut $43,240
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $43,180
    New Haven, CT $39,710
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,510
    District of Columbia $36,540

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $34,270
    Recreation Workers $35,100
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $32,640
    Animal Caretakers $35,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,440
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $57,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Hartford, CT is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.81 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Hartford, CT is 18.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.