How much does an animal trainer make in Tucson?
$31,410a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $15.10 an hour or $2,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.10
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 95
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $31,410Highest 10%: $58,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| Median | $31,410 | $15.10 | |
| 75th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 90th | $58,480 | $28.12 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for animal trainers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $33,340 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $15.10 ($31,410 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $31,410 against $39,990 nationally, 21% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $33,330, so Tucson pays 6% less.
Where does Tucson rank for animal trainer pay?
90 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal trainer make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,480 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.