How much does an animal trainer make in Cincinnati?
$34,030a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $16.36 an hour or $2,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.36
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,030Median: $34,030Highest 10%: $65,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,030 | $13.48 | |
| 25th | $32,050 | $15.41 | |
| Median | $34,030 | $16.36 | |
| 75th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 90th | $65,330 | $31.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Columbus, OH | $34,290 |
| Cleveland, OH | $31,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $16.36 ($34,030 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $34,030 against $39,990 nationally, 15% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $32,700, so Cincinnati pays 4% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for animal trainer pay?
81 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,330 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.