Animal Trainers Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $32,220 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.49
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $59,600
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $32,220
    75th
    $36,980
    90th
    $59,600

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 43% Median Animal Trainers salary is 57% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $37,940
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,320
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,060

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,150
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,050
    Childcare Workers $29,420
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $39,960
    Animal Caretakers $30,080
    Recreation Workers $33,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Orlando, FL is $15.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.75 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Orlando, FL is 16.9% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.