Animal Trainers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,710 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.77
10th percentile $20,740
90th percentile $42,710
Employed locally 150
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,740
    25th
    $29,270
    50th (median)
    $30,710
    75th
    $36,470
    90th
    $42,710

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Trainers salary is 62% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,050
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,410
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $33,850
    El Paso, TX $28,230

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    Recreation Workers $30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Houston, TX is $14.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Houston, TX is 20.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $20,740 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,270.