Animal Trainers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $48,480 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $37,240
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 790
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,240
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $48,480
    75th
    $60,930
    90th
    $73,840

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Trainers salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,340
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $49,170
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,600
    California $46,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $46,780

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,070
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,610
    Recreation Workers $37,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,980
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $57,200
    Animal Caretakers $36,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Los Angeles, CA is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.92 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 25.1% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $37,240 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.