How much does an animal trainer make in Philadelphia?
$42,860a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $20.61 an hour or $3,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.61
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,800Median: $42,860Highest 10%: $65,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,800 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| Median | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| 75th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 90th | $65,430 | $31.46 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $20.61 ($42,860 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $42,860 against $39,990 nationally, 7% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $38,920, so Philadelphia pays 10% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for animal trainer pay?
33 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,430 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.