Animal Trainers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $37,940 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $28,970
90th percentile $83,800
Employed locally 500
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,970
    25th
    $31,740
    50th (median)
    $37,940
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $83,800

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 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
    Ocala, FL $42,390
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $39,720
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $38,570
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,320
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,060
    Florida $36,190

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,330
    Childcare Workers $31,810
    Recreation Workers $34,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,620
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,510
    Animal Caretakers $33,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Miami, FL is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.62 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Miami, FL is 2.1% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $28,970 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,740.