Animal Trainers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $59,900 +54.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $32,960
90th percentile $76,960
Employed locally 60
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,960
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $59,900
    75th
    $76,960
    90th
    $76,960

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 69% Median Animal Trainers salary is 31% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,370
    Wisconsin $40,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $40,350
    Winston-Salem, NC $38,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,510
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $35,320

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,680
    Animal Caretakers $30,980
    Recreation Workers $33,500
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,620
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Madison, WI is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.80 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Madison, WI is 54.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $32,960 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.