How much does an animal trainer make in New York?
$48,790a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in New York. That is $23.46 an hour or $4,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.46
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,400Median: $48,790Highest 10%: $71,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| 25th | $40,100 | $19.28 | |
| Median | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| 75th | $62,050 | $29.83 | |
| 90th | $71,510 | $34.38 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $50,020 |
| Albany, NY | $44,950 |
| Rochester, NY | $44,760 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,010 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 2. Alabama | $55,700 |
| 3. Oregon | $55,520 |
| 4. California | $49,060 |
| 5. New York | $48,790 |
| 6. New Jersey | $46,690 |
| 7. Washington | $46,420 |
| 8. Illinois | $45,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.46 ($48,790 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $48,790 against $39,990 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New York rank for animal trainer pay?
New York ranks 5 of 47 states.
Which city in New York pays animal trainers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $50,020 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.