How much does an animal trainer make in Arizona?
$33,330a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Arizona. That is $16.02 an hour or $2,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.02
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 47
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,250Median: $33,330Highest 10%: $41,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| 25th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| Median | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| 75th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 90th | $41,620 | $20.01 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $33,340 |
| Tucson, AZ | $31,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 40. Kentucky | $34,030 |
| 41. Missouri | $34,010 |
| 42. Delaware | $33,810 |
| 43. Arizona | $33,330 |
| 44. Louisiana | $32,720 |
| 45. Ohio | $32,700 |
| 46. Michigan | $30,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $16.02 ($33,330 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $33,330 against $39,990 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arizona rank for animal trainer pay?
Arizona ranks 43 of 47 states.
Which city in Arizona pays animal trainers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $33,340 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.