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Animal Trainers Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Animal Trainers make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,790
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.3% vs 2024
$52,060
Mean Salary
$48,790
Median Salary
$23.46
Hourly Rate
970 people work as Animal Trainers in New York
Animal Trainers salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Animal Trainers in New York earn a median salary of $48,790 per year ($4,065/month).
This is 21.5% above the national average of $40,144.
New York ranks #5 out of 47 states for Animal Trainers pay.
Approximately 970 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 7.3% 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 New York range from $35,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,100 and $62,050.
Median $48,790
P10: $35,400P25: $40,100P75: $62,050P90: $71,510
10th
$35,400
25th
$40,100
Median
$48,790
75th
$62,050
90th
$71,510
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,400
$17.02
$2,950
25th Percentile
$40,100
$19.28
$3,341
Median (50th)
$48,790
$23.46
$4,065
75th Percentile
$62,050
$29.83
$5,170
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,510
$34.38
$5,959
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Animal Trainers in New York is $48,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,060.
What is the salary range for a Animal Trainers in New York?
Salaries for Animal Trainers in New York range from $35,400 at the 10th percentile to $71,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,100 and $62,050.
What is the starting salary for a Animal Trainers in New York?
Entry-level Animal Trainers positions in New York typically start around $35,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,100 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Animal Trainers in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 970 people are employed as Animal Trainers in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Animal Trainers in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Animal Trainers in New York is approximately $23.46 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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