How much does an animal trainer make in Louisiana?
$32,720a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Louisiana. That is $15.73 an hour or $2,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.73
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 47
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,840Median: $32,720Highest 10%: $44,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,840 | $10.02 | |
| 25th | $22,690 | $10.91 | |
| Median | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 75th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 90th | $44,160 | $21.23 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $36,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 41. Missouri | $34,010 |
| 42. Delaware | $33,810 |
| 43. Arizona | $33,330 |
| 44. Louisiana | $32,720 |
| 45. Ohio | $32,700 |
| 46. Michigan | $30,820 |
| 47. South Carolina | $29,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.73 ($32,720 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $32,720 against $39,990 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for animal trainer pay?
Louisiana ranks 44 of 47 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays animal trainers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $36,180 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.