Animal Trainers Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $42,390 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.38
10th percentile $26,570
90th percentile $119,990
Employed locally 90
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,570
    25th
    $30,420
    50th (median)
    $42,390
    75th
    $74,450
    90th
    $119,990

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 72% Median Animal Trainers salary is 28% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $39,720
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $38,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $37,940
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,320
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,060
    Florida $36,190

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $30,890
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,780
    Childcare Workers $44,990
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,660
    Recreation Workers $30,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Ocala, FL is $20.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.06 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Ocala, FL is 9.4% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $26,570 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,420.