How much does an animal trainer make in Houston?
$36,390a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,540Median: $36,390Highest 10%: $57,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,540 | $11.80 | |
| 25th | $33,450 | $16.08 | |
| Median | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 90th | $57,780 | $27.78 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Austin, TX | $38,420 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,990 |
| San Antonio, TX | $35,740 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.50 ($36,390 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $36,390 against $39,990 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $36,370, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for animal trainer pay?
61 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,780 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.