Animal Trainers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $46,370 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $47,420
Employed locally 170
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $32,960
    50th (median)
    $46,370
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $47,420

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 61% Median Animal Trainers salary is 39% 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
    Madison, WI $59,900
    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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,230
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Animal Caretakers $30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,750
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Milwaukee, WI is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.81 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 19.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,960.