How much does an animal trainer make in Alabama?
$55,700a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Alabama. That is $26.78 an hour or $4,642 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.78
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,950Median: $55,700Highest 10%: $70,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,950 | $16.32 | |
| 25th | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| Median | $55,700 | $26.78 | |
| 75th | $65,930 | $31.70 | |
| 90th | $70,520 | $33.90 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 1. Virginia | $62,960 |
| 2. Alabama | $55,700 |
| 3. Oregon | $55,520 |
| 4. California | $49,060 |
| 5. New York | $48,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $26.78 ($55,700 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Alabama than the national average?
Yes: $55,700 against $39,990 nationally, 39% more.
Where does Alabama rank for animal trainer pay?
Alabama ranks 2 of 47 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.