Animal Trainers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $47,600 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $71,220
Employed locally 80
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $40,160
    50th (median)
    $47,600
    75th
    $54,780
    90th
    $71,220

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 30% Median Animal Trainers salary is 70% 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
    California $46,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $46,780

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Recreation Workers $54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in San Jose, CA is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Trainers salary in San Jose, CA is 22.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,160.