Animal Trainers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for animal trainers is $17.72 an hour ($36,870 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($39,990). Florida ranks 31st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal trainers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.59 | $30,350 |
| 25% of workers | $16.02 | $33,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.72 | $36,870 |
| 75% of workers | $21.48 | $44,680 |
| 90% of workers | $29.74 | $61,860 |
Animal Trainers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ocala | $48,030 | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $43,680 | 160 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $41,300 | 30 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $37,980 | 0 |
| Jacksonville | $37,290 | 60 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $36,030 | 110 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $35,520 | 0 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $35,430 | 60 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $33,280 | 30 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $33,200 | 50 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for animal trainers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $38,800 |
| Animal Caretakers | $34,150 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $45,830 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $46,380 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,830 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $78,610 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $36,790 |
| Animal Control Workers | $45,860 |
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