How much does an animal trainer make in Atlanta?
$46,810a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,901 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,200Median: $46,810Highest 10%: $93,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $39,180 | $18.84 | |
| Median | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $76,170 | $36.62 | |
| 90th | $93,090 | $44.75 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Tour and Travel Guide | $50,320 |
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| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,060 |
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| Residential Advisor | $41,930 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.50 ($46,810 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $46,810 against $39,990 nationally, 17% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,250, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for animal trainer pay?
21 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,090 or more.
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.