How much does an animal trainer make in Tampa?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,280Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $75,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,280 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 90th | $75,490 | $36.29 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Ocala, FL | $48,030 |
| Miami, FL | $37,980 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,290 |
| North Port, FL | $36,030 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,520 |
| Deltona, FL | $35,430 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,200 |
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How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $43,680 against $39,990 nationally, 9% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $36,870, so Tampa pays 18% more.
Where does Tampa rank for animal trainer pay?
28 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,490 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.