How much does an animal trainer make in Minnesota?
$41,690a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Minnesota. That is $20.04 an hour or $3,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.04
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,190Median: $41,690Highest 10%: $62,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,190 | $16.44 | |
| 25th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $41,690 | $20.04 | |
| 75th | $57,240 | $27.52 | |
| 90th | $62,820 | $30.20 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $41,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 13. Colorado | $44,290 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $43,580 |
| 15. Iowa | $43,020 |
| 16. Minnesota | $41,690 |
| 17. Idaho | $40,770 |
| 18. Maine | $40,760 |
| 19. Oklahoma | $40,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $20.04 ($41,690 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $41,690 against $39,990 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for animal trainer pay?
Minnesota ranks 16 of 47 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays animal trainers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $41,830 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.