How much does an animal trainer make in Texas?
$36,370a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Texas. That is $17.49 an hour or $3,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.49
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,970Median: $36,370Highest 10%: $57,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,970 | $12.49 | |
| 25th | $30,920 | $14.87 | |
| Median | $36,370 | $17.49 | |
| 75th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 90th | $57,490 | $27.64 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $38,420 |
| Houston, TX | $36,390 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,990 |
| San Antonio, TX | $35,740 |
| El Paso, TX | $32,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 30. West Virginia | $37,080 |
| 31. Florida | $36,870 |
| 32. Nevada | $36,760 |
| 33. Texas | $36,370 |
| 34. Tennessee | $35,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $35,130 |
| 36. Alaska | $34,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.49 ($36,370 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $36,370 against $39,990 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Texas rank for animal trainer pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 47 states.
Which city in Texas pays animal trainers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $38,420 a year.
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.