Animal Trainers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $45,470 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $90,930
Employed locally 1,230
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $61,460
    90th
    $90,930

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 47% Median Animal Trainers salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,600
    Rochester, NY $46,580
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,510
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,860
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $36,200

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,540
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,390
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,220
    Recreation Workers $37,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in New York, NY-NJ is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.73 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 17.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.