How much does an animal trainer make in Mississippi?
$35,130a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Mississippi. That is $16.89 an hour or $2,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.89
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,290Median: $35,130Highest 10%: $77,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,290 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $32,910 | $15.82 | |
| Median | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 75th | $53,870 | $25.90 | |
| 90th | $77,990 | $37.50 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 32. Nevada | $36,760 |
| 33. Texas | $36,370 |
| 34. Tennessee | $35,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $35,130 |
| 36. Alaska | $34,900 |
| 37. Nebraska | $34,900 |
| 38. New Mexico | $34,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $16.89 ($35,130 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $35,130 against $39,990 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for animal trainer pay?
Mississippi ranks 35 of 47 states.
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.