Animal Trainers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $33,850 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $17,660
90th percentile $41,300
Employed locally 60
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,660
    25th
    $29,380
    50th (median)
    $33,850
    75th
    $35,480
    90th
    $41,300

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,050
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,710
    El Paso, TX $28,230

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,420
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,970
    Animal Caretakers $29,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,590
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $26,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in San Antonio, TX is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.95 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in San Antonio, TX is 12.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $17,660 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,380.