Animal Trainers Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $38,570 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $30,200
90th percentile $58,450
Employed locally 40
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,200
    25th
    $31,940
    50th (median)
    $38,570
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $58,450

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 61% Median Animal Trainers salary is 39% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,470
    Columbus, OH $36,020
    Akron, OH $33,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $33,050
    Ohio $32,960
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $31,310

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,000
    Animal Caretakers$30,120
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,680
    Recreation Workers$34,170
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$31,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Toledo?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Toledo, OH is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.41 or more per hour.

    Is Toledo above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Toledo, OH is 0.5% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $30,200 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,940.