How much does an animal trainer make in Nebraska?
$34,900a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Nebraska. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,220Median: $34,900Highest 10%: $49,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,220 | $15.97 | |
| 25th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $49,070 | $23.59 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $34,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 34. Tennessee | $35,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $35,130 |
| 36. Alaska | $34,900 |
| 37. Nebraska | $34,900 |
| 38. New Mexico | $34,760 |
| 39. Kansas | $34,720 |
| 40. Kentucky | $34,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $16.78 ($34,900 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $34,900 against $39,990 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for animal trainer pay?
Nebraska ranks 37 of 47 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays animal trainers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $34,900 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.