Animal Trainers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $38,240 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $31,720
90th percentile $87,150
Employed locally 230
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,720
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $38,240
    75th
    $43,330
    90th
    $87,150

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 50% Median Animal Trainers salary is 50% 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $94,390
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,590
    Birmingham, AL $63,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,730
    Washington $42,810

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,620
    Animal Caretakers $29,090
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,940
    Recreation Workers $29,490
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Indianapolis, IN is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.83 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $31,720 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.