Animal Trainers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $37,210 -4% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $20,940
90th percentile $49,860
Employed locally 110
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,940
    25th
    $25,600
    50th (median)
    $37,210
    75th
    $47,080
    90th
    $49,860

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 39% Median Animal Trainers salary is 61% 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
    Connecticut $43,240
    South Dakota $39,380
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $38,570
    Portland-South Portland, ME $38,200
    Ogden, UT $36,860
    Utah $35,380

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,360
    Recreation Workers$31,530
    Childcare Workers$31,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,320
    Animal Caretakers$32,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Salt Lake City, UT is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.06 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $20,940 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,600.