How much does an animal trainer make in Phoenix?
$33,340a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $16.03 an hour or $2,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.03
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 95
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,880Median: $33,340Highest 10%: $41,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| 25th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| Median | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| 75th | $37,520 | $18.04 | |
| 90th | $41,330 | $19.87 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Tucson, AZ | $31,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $16.03 ($33,340 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $33,340 against $39,990 nationally, 17% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $33,330, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for animal trainer pay?
83 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,330 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.