Animal Trainers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $32,850 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.79
10th percentile $24,380
90th percentile $47,230
Employed locally 50
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,380
    25th
    $28,440
    50th (median)
    $32,850
    75th
    $45,440
    90th
    $47,230

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 48% Median Animal Trainers salary is 52% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,840
    Kansas City, MO-KS $35,640
    Jacksonville, FL $34,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,790
    Animal Caretakers $27,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,780
    Recreation Workers $27,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Wichita, KS is $15.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Wichita, KS is 15.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $24,380 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,440.