Animal Trainers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $46,790 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $62,600
Employed locally 280
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $62,600

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Trainers salary is 58% 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
    Hawaii $72,080
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,430
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,470
    Iowa $45,180

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $53,860
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $60,140
    Animal Caretakers $39,460
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $49,580
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $38,760
    Gambling Dealers $50,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Seattle, WA is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Seattle, WA is 20.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.