How much does an animal trainer make in Michigan?
$30,820a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Michigan. That is $14.82 an hour or $2,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.82
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,370Median: $30,820Highest 10%: $43,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,370 | $13.16 | |
| 25th | $28,970 | $13.93 | |
| Median | $30,820 | $14.82 | |
| 75th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| 90th | $43,360 | $20.85 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $30,940 |
| Detroit, MI | $30,920 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $28,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 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 Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $14.82 ($30,820 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $30,820 against $39,990 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Michigan rank for animal trainer pay?
Michigan ranks 46 of 47 states.
Which city in Michigan pays animal trainers the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $30,940 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.