Animal Trainers Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $36,810 -5% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $34,250
90th percentile $48,070
Employed locally 60
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,250
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $45,290
    90th
    $48,070

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 51% Median Animal Trainers salary is 49% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,430
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,470

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,510
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,840
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $58,800
    Animal Caretakers $36,040
    Childcare Workers $35,640
    Recreation Workers $38,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Spokane, WA is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.11 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Spokane, WA is 5% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $34,250 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.