Animal Trainers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $34,100 -12% vs national
Median hourly $16.40
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 100
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $29,800
    50th (median)
    $34,100
    75th
    $38,430
    90th
    $61,120

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 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
    Ocala, FL $42,390
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $39,720
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $38,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $37,940
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,320
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,060

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,590
    Childcare Workers $31,200
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,870
    Animal Caretakers $29,600
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,680
    Recreation Workers $32,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Jacksonville, FL is $16.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 12% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,800.