Animal Trainers Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $72,080 +86% vs national
Median hourly $34.65
10th percentile $33,110
90th percentile $77,780
Employed locally 80
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,110
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $72,080
    75th
    $77,780
    90th
    $77,780

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 69% Median Animal Trainers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Trainers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $94,390
    Hawaii $72,080
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,590
    Birmingham, AL $63,330
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,390
    Madison, WI $59,900

    Nearby metros — Animal Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,430
    Washington $42,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $40,350
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $39,190
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $36,760

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,150
    Childcare Workers $36,370
    Recreation Workers $32,610
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $52,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,110
    Tour and Travel Guides $36,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Urban Honolulu, HI is $34.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.39 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 86% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $33,110 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.