Animal Trainers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for animal trainers is $20.95 an hour ($43,580 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($39,990). Massachusetts ranks 14th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal trainers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.19 | $33,670 |
| 25% of workers | $16.19 | $33,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.95 | $43,580 |
| 75% of workers | $27.48 | $57,160 |
| 90% of workers | $39.81 | $82,810 |
Animal Trainers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $42,180 | 500 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $49,430 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $64,620 |
| Animal Caretakers | $39,650 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,540 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $46,670 |
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