Animal Trainers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $53,340 +37.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.65
10th percentile $42,950
90th percentile $114,990
Employed locally 400
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,950
    25th
    $48,600
    50th (median)
    $53,340
    75th
    $82,660
    90th
    $114,990

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 40% Median Animal Trainers salary is 60% 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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $49,170
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $48,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,600
    California $46,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $46,780

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $44,070
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $60,880
    Childcare Workers $44,970
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $39,050
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,490
    Animal Caretakers $42,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in San Francisco, CA is $25.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Trainers salary in San Francisco, CA is 37.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $42,950 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,600.