Animal Trainers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $44,730 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $33,250
90th percentile $98,020
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,250
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $57,090
    90th
    $98,020

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 54% Median Animal Trainers salary is 46% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $36,760
    Knoxville, TN $36,130
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,710

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,980
    Animal Caretakers $31,080
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,680
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,180
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Nashville, TN is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.28 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Nashville, TN is 15.4% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $33,250 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.