Animal Trainers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for animal trainers is $23.46 an hour ($48,790 a year). About 970 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($39,990). New York ranks 5th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal trainers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| 25% of workers | $19.28 | $40,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.46 | $48,790 |
| 75% of workers | $29.83 | $62,050 |
| 90% of workers | $34.38 | $71,510 |
Animal Trainers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $50,020 | 970 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $44,950 | 60 |
| Rochester | $44,760 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $43,010 | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $38,540 | 50 |
New York 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)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $57,790 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $47,090 |
| Animal Caretakers | $37,840 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,750 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $59,010 |
| Animal Control Workers | $48,420 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $34,860 |
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