How much does an animal trainer make in Connecticut?
$45,800a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Connecticut. That is $22.02 an hour or $3,817 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.02
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,530Median: $45,800Highest 10%: $68,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,530 | $17.56 | |
| 25th | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 75th | $61,510 | $29.57 | |
| 90th | $68,580 | $32.97 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $59,710 |
| Hartford, CT | $49,170 |
| Norwich, CT | $37,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 6. New Jersey | $46,690 |
| 7. Washington | $46,420 |
| 8. Illinois | $45,830 |
| 9. Connecticut | $45,800 |
| 10. Indiana | $45,270 |
| 11. Georgia | $45,250 |
| 12. Montana | $44,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $22.02 ($45,800 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $45,800 against $39,990 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for animal trainer pay?
Connecticut ranks 9 of 47 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays animal trainers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $59,710 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.