How much does an animal trainer make in Orlando?
$35,520a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $17.08 an hour or $2,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.08
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 95
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,280Median: $35,520Highest 10%: $53,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,280 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 75th | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| 90th | $53,560 | $25.75 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Ocala, FL | $48,030 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,680 |
| Miami, FL | $37,980 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,290 |
| North Port, FL | $36,030 |
| Deltona, FL | $35,430 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,200 |
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How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Orlando?
The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $17.08 ($35,520 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Orlando than the national average?
No: $35,520 against $39,990 nationally, 11% less.
How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $36,870, so Orlando pays 4% less.
Where does Orlando rank for animal trainer pay?
70 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,560 or more.
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.