How much does an animal trainer make in Alaska?
$34,900a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Alaska. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $34,900Highest 10%: $43,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 90th | $43,870 | $21.09 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $34,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 33. Texas | $36,370 |
| 34. Tennessee | $35,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $35,130 |
| 36. Alaska | $34,900 |
| 37. Nebraska | $34,900 |
| 38. New Mexico | $34,760 |
| 39. Kansas | $34,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $16.78 ($34,900 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $34,900 against $39,990 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Alaska rank for animal trainer pay?
Alaska ranks 36 of 47 states.
Which city in Alaska pays animal trainers the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $34,900 a year.
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.