How much does an animal trainer make in Nevada?
$36,760a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Nevada. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,780Median: $36,760Highest 10%: $48,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,780 | $12.88 | |
| 25th | $26,790 | $12.88 | |
| Median | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| 90th | $48,880 | $23.50 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $39,000 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $32,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 29. Wisconsin | $37,140 |
| 30. West Virginia | $37,080 |
| 31. Florida | $36,870 |
| 32. Nevada | $36,760 |
| 33. Texas | $36,370 |
| 34. Tennessee | $35,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $35,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $17.67 ($36,760 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $36,760 against $39,990 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Nevada rank for animal trainer pay?
Nevada ranks 32 of 47 states.
Which city in Nevada pays animal trainers the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $39,000 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.