How much does an animal trainer make in Portland?
$66,040a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- +65%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,660Median: $66,040Highest 10%: $86,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| 25th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| 90th | $86,120 | $41.40 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Barber | $64,310 |
| Hairdresser | $59,610 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $59,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $59,350 |
| Skincare Specialist | $57,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,030 |
| Mortician | $49,930 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $47,280 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,160 |
| Recreation Worker | $42,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $31.75 ($66,040 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $66,040 against $39,990 nationally, 65% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $55,520, so Portland pays 19% more.
Where does Portland rank for animal trainer pay?
2 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,120 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.