Animal Trainers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $46,580 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $33,350
90th percentile $100,190
Employed locally 60
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,350
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $46,580
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $100,190

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 63% Median Animal Trainers salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,600
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,510
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,860
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $36,200

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $33,580
    Recreation Workers $35,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,200
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,120
    Animal Caretakers $34,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Rochester, NY is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.36 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Rochester, NY is 20.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $33,350 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.