Animal Trainers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $44,600 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $58,200
Employed locally 60
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $44,600
    75th
    $49,710
    90th
    $58,200

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 48% Median Animal Trainers salary is 52% 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

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,640
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $55,880
    Recreation Workers $35,140
    Animal Caretakers $37,150
    Childcare Workers $36,870
    Tour and Travel Guides $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.57 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15.1% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.