How much does an animal trainer make in Chicago?
$46,890a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.54 an hour or $3,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.54
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,730Median: $46,890Highest 10%: $80,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,730 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| Median | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 75th | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| 90th | $80,990 | $38.94 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| St. Louis, MO | $34,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.54 ($46,890 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $46,890 against $39,990 nationally, 17% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $45,830, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for animal trainer pay?
19 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,990 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.