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Animal Trainers Salary in Louisiana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Animal Trainers make in Louisiana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$32,720
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$32,660
Mean Salary
$32,720
Median Salary
$15.73
Hourly Rate
Animal Trainers salary by percentile in Louisiana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Animal Trainers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $32,720 per year ($2,726/month).
This is 18.5% below the national average of $40,144.
Louisiana ranks #44 out of 47 states for Animal Trainers pay.
Salaries increased by 3.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Animal Trainers
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Top Skills
Instructing
3.75
Speaking
3.5
Learning Strategies
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.38
Active Learning
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.05
Education and Training
3.6
Psychology
3.19
Administration and Management
3.12
English Language
3.11
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(44.4% of workers)
Salaries for Animal Trainers in Louisiana range from $20,840 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $44,160 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $22,690 and $38,990.
Median $32,720
P10: $20,840P25: $22,690P75: $38,990P90: $44,160
10th
$20,840
25th
$22,690
Median
$32,720
75th
$38,990
90th
$44,160
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$20,840
$10.02
$1,736
25th Percentile
$22,690
$10.91
$1,890
Median (50th)
$32,720
$15.73
$2,726
75th Percentile
$38,990
$18.75
$3,249
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$44,160
$21.23
$3,680
Note: The mean (average) salary of $32,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Animal Trainers in Louisiana is $32,720 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $32,660.
What is the salary range for a Animal Trainers in Louisiana?
Salaries for Animal Trainers in Louisiana range from $20,840 at the 10th percentile to $44,160 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $22,690 and $38,990.
What is the starting salary for a Animal Trainers in Louisiana?
Entry-level Animal Trainers positions in Louisiana typically start around $20,840 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $22,690 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Animal Trainers in Louisiana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Animal Trainers in Louisiana is approximately $15.73 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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