How much does an animal trainer make in Seattle?
$50,260a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $24.16 an hour or $4,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.16
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,720Median: $50,260Highest 10%: $59,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| Median | $50,260 | $24.16 | |
| 75th | $57,220 | $27.51 | |
| 90th | $59,810 | $28.75 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Portland, OR | $66,040 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker | $80,920 |
| Skincare Specialist | $80,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $68,020 |
| Costume Attendant | $65,460 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $63,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $63,560 |
| Barber | $63,410 |
| Gambling Dealer | $60,490 |
| Mortician | $60,120 |
| Hairdresser | $59,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $24.16 ($50,260 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $50,260 against $39,990 nationally, 26% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $46,420, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for animal trainer pay?
13 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,810 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.