Animal Trainers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $37,320 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $30,050
90th percentile $71,990
Employed locally 170
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,050
    25th
    $32,090
    50th (median)
    $37,320
    75th
    $71,990
    90th
    $71,990

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Trainers salary is 48% 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
    Ocala, FL $42,390
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $39,720
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $38,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $37,940
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,060
    Florida $36,190

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,680
    Childcare Workers $29,890
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,600
    Recreation Workers $34,280
    Animal Caretakers $30,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Tampa, FL is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.29 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Tampa, FL is 3.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $30,050 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,090.