Animal Trainers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $32,220 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.49
10th percentile $30,400
90th percentile $48,900
Employed locally 530
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,400
    25th
    $30,400
    50th (median)
    $32,220
    75th
    $38,190
    90th
    $48,900

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Trainers salary is 62% 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
    Tucson, AZ $33,870

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,220
    Childcare Workers $36,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,010
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,320
    Animal Caretakers $35,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Phoenix, AZ is $15.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.87 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $30,400 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,400.