How much does an animal trainer make in Santa Rosa?
$58,160a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area. That is $27.96 an hour or $4,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.96
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,990Median: $58,160Highest 10%: $78,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $42,870 | $20.61 | |
| Median | $58,160 | $27.96 | |
| 75th | $73,680 | $35.42 | |
| 90th | $78,770 | $37.87 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Santa Maria, CA | $64,430 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,490 |
| 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 |
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How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Santa Rosa?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $27.96 ($58,160 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Santa Rosa than the national average?
Yes: $58,160 against $39,990 nationally, 45% more.
How does Santa Rosa compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,060, so Santa Rosa pays 19% more.
Where does Santa Rosa rank for animal trainer pay?
6 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Santa Rosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,770 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.