Animal Trainers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $35,320 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $28,950
90th percentile $64,300
Employed locally 30
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,950
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $40,770
    90th
    $64,300

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 48% Median Animal Trainers salary is 52% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,370
    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

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $29,350
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,510
    Recreation Workers $34,190
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,230
    Childcare Workers $28,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Oshkosh, WI is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.91 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 8.9% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $28,950 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.