Animal Trainers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $33,120 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.92
10th percentile $19,690
90th percentile $70,920
Employed locally 40
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,690
    25th
    $29,950
    50th (median)
    $33,120
    75th
    $64,100
    90th
    $70,920

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 49% Median Animal Trainers salary is 51% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $36,810
    Oklahoma $33,120
    Oklahoma City, OK $31,750

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,200
    Animal Caretakers $28,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,540
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,340
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,650
    Recreation Workers $34,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Tulsa, OK is $15.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.33 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Tulsa, OK is 14.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $19,690 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,950.