How much does an animal trainer make in Maine?
$40,760a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Maine. That is $19.60 an hour or $3,397 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,080Median: $40,760Highest 10%: $48,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| 75th | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| 90th | $48,230 | $23.19 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $40,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 15. Iowa | $43,020 |
| 16. Minnesota | $41,690 |
| 17. Idaho | $40,770 |
| 18. Maine | $40,760 |
| 19. Oklahoma | $40,310 |
| 20. Arkansas | $39,400 |
| 21. North Dakota | $38,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $19.60 ($40,760 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $40,760 against $39,990 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maine rank for animal trainer pay?
Maine ranks 18 of 47 states.
Which city in Maine pays animal trainers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $40,760 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.