How much does an animal trainer make in Florida?
$36,870a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Florida. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,350Median: $36,870Highest 10%: $61,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,350 | $14.59 | |
| 25th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 90th | $61,860 | $29.74 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ocala, FL | $48,030 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,680 |
| Naples, FL | $41,300 |
| Miami, FL | $37,980 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,290 |
| North Port, FL | $36,030 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,520 |
| Deltona, FL | $35,430 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $33,280 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 28. Maryland | $37,430 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $37,140 |
| 30. West Virginia | $37,080 |
| 31. Florida | $36,870 |
| 32. Nevada | $36,760 |
| 33. Texas | $36,370 |
| 34. Tennessee | $35,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.73 ($36,870 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $36,870 against $39,990 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Florida rank for animal trainer pay?
Florida ranks 31 of 47 states.
Which city in Florida pays animal trainers the most?
Ocala, FL, with a median of $48,030 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.