How much does an animal trainer make in Wisconsin?
$37,140a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Wisconsin. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.86
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,420Median: $37,140Highest 10%: $62,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,420 | $14.14 | |
| 25th | $31,440 | $15.12 | |
| Median | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 75th | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| 90th | $62,810 | $30.20 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $41,830 |
| Madison, WI | $41,130 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $40,520 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $35,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 26. New Hampshire | $38,030 |
| 27. North Carolina | $37,680 |
| 28. Maryland | $37,430 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $37,140 |
| 30. West Virginia | $37,080 |
| 31. Florida | $36,870 |
| 32. Nevada | $36,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.86 ($37,140 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $37,140 against $39,990 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for animal trainer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 29 of 47 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays animal trainers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $41,830 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.