How much does an animal trainer make in Delaware?
$33,810a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Delaware. That is $16.25 an hour or $2,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,810Highest 10%: $45,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,140 | $15.45 | |
| Median | $33,810 | $16.25 | |
| 75th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 90th | $45,670 | $21.96 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 39. Kansas | $34,720 |
| 40. Kentucky | $34,030 |
| 41. Missouri | $34,010 |
| 42. Delaware | $33,810 |
| 43. Arizona | $33,330 |
| 44. Louisiana | $32,720 |
| 45. Ohio | $32,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $16.25 ($33,810 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $33,810 against $39,990 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Delaware rank for animal trainer pay?
Delaware ranks 42 of 47 states.
Which city in Delaware pays animal trainers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $42,860 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.