How much does an animal trainer make in Portland?
$40,760a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $19.60 an hour or $3,397 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $40,760Highest 10%: $43,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| 75th | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| 90th | $43,380 | $20.86 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $19.60 ($40,760 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $40,760 against $39,990 nationally, 2% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $40,760, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for animal trainer pay?
39 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,380 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.