How much does an animal trainer make in Illinois?
$45,830a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Illinois. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.03
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,570Median: $45,830Highest 10%: $72,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,570 | $15.18 | |
| 25th | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| Median | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| 75th | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $72,810 | $35.00 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $46,890 |
| St. Louis, MO | $34,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 5. New York | $48,790 |
| 6. New Jersey | $46,690 |
| 7. Washington | $46,420 |
| 8. Illinois | $45,830 |
| 9. Connecticut | $45,800 |
| 10. Indiana | $45,270 |
| 11. Georgia | $45,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.03 ($45,830 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $45,830 against $39,990 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Illinois rank for animal trainer pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays animal trainers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $46,890 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.