Animal Trainers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $42,910 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.63
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $68,670
Employed locally 120
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $42,910
    75th
    $48,910
    90th
    $68,670

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 46% Median Animal Trainers salary is 54% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,430
    Recreation Workers$38,350
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,140
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$56,850
    Childcare Workers$36,290
    Gambling Dealers$33,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Sacramento, CA is $20.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Sacramento, CA is 10.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.