How much does an animal trainer make in Denver?
$44,160a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $21.23 an hour or $3,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.23
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,120Median: $44,160Highest 10%: $65,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $42,500 | $20.43 | |
| Median | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| 75th | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| 90th | $65,600 | $31.54 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $21.23 ($44,160 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $44,160 against $39,990 nationally, 10% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $44,290, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for animal trainer pay?
27 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,600 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.