Animal Trainers Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $45,840 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $33,460
90th percentile $59,330
Employed locally 70
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,460
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $45,840
    75th
    $47,360
    90th
    $59,330

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,340
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $49,170
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $48,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,600
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $46,780

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $36,370
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,500
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,050
    Childcare Workers $37,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,150
    Animal Caretakers $35,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Oxnard, CA is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.42 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Oxnard, CA is 18.3% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $33,460 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.