Animal Trainers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $41,570 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.98
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $57,140
Employed locally 50
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $38,960
    50th (median)
    $41,570
    75th
    $57,140
    90th
    $57,140

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 64% Median Animal Trainers salary is 36% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,310
    Animal Caretakers $29,570
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,110
    Recreation Workers $24,260
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $25,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Little Rock, AR is $19.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Little Rock, AR is 7.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,960.