How much does an animal trainer make in New Mexico?
$34,760a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in New Mexico. That is $16.71 an hour or $2,897 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.71
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,710Median: $34,760Highest 10%: $41,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,710 | $14.28 | |
| 25th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| Median | $34,760 | $16.71 | |
| 75th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 90th | $41,350 | $19.88 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 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 |
| 41. Missouri | $34,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $16.71 ($34,760 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $34,760 against $39,990 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for animal trainer pay?
New Mexico ranks 38 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.