How much does an animal trainer make in Boston?
$42,180a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $20.28 an hour or $3,515 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.28
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,670Median: $42,180Highest 10%: $82,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,670 | $16.19 | |
| 25th | $33,670 | $16.19 | |
| Median | $42,180 | $20.28 | |
| 75th | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| 90th | $82,810 | $39.81 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $20.28 ($42,180 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $42,180 against $39,990 nationally, 5% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $43,580, so Boston pays 3% less.
Where does Boston rank for animal trainer pay?
34 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,810 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.