Animal Trainers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $46,430 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $66,940
Employed locally 160
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $46,430
    75th
    $63,160
    90th
    $66,940

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 49% Median Animal Trainers salary is 51% 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $94,390
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,590
    Oregon $48,690
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,120
    California $46,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $45,930

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,230
    Childcare Workers$37,540
    Recreation Workers$39,780
    Animal Caretakers$36,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Portland, OR-WA is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.41 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 19.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.