How much does an animal trainer make in Riverside?
$43,070a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $20.71 an hour or $3,589 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.71
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,960Median: $43,070Highest 10%: $59,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| Median | $43,070 | $20.71 | |
| 75th | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 90th | $59,270 | $28.50 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Santa Maria, CA | $64,430 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,490 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,160 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,230 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,150 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,170 |
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How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $20.71 ($43,070 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $43,070 against $39,990 nationally, 8% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,060, so Riverside pays 12% less.
Where does Riverside rank for animal trainer pay?
30 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,270 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.