How much does an animal trainer make in Santa Maria?
$64,430a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $30.98 an hour or $5,369 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.98
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 95
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,830Median: $64,430Highest 10%: $68,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,830 | $20.59 | |
| 25th | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| Median | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 75th | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 90th | $68,060 | $32.72 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| 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 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,070 |
Related jobs in Santa Maria
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $30.98 ($64,430 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $64,430 against $39,990 nationally, 61% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,060, so Santa Maria pays 31% more.
Where does Santa Maria rank for animal trainer pay?
3 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,060 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.