How much does an animal trainer make in Dallas?
$35,990a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,400Median: $35,990Highest 10%: $56,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,400 | $13.65 | |
| 25th | $30,910 | $14.86 | |
| Median | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $43,630 | $20.98 | |
| 90th | $56,670 | $27.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Austin, TX | $38,420 |
| Houston, TX | $36,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $35,740 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,470 |
| Skincare Specialist | $54,290 |
| Mortician | $48,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,650 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,690 |
| Residential Advisor | $38,470 |
| Concierge | $38,140 |
| Gambling Service Worker | $36,640 |
| Crematory Operator | $36,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $17.30 ($35,990 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $35,990 against $39,990 nationally, 10% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $36,370, so Dallas pays 1% less.
Where does Dallas rank for animal trainer pay?
64 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,670 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.