Texas Median
$36,370
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.49
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $39,990
State Rank
#33 of 47
1,080 employed here
How much does an Animal Trainer make in Texas?
Animal Trainers in Texas take home a median of $36,370 annually — roughly $17.49 an hour — which runs 9% below the national median of $39,990.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $25,970 while the top 10% make $57,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $30,920 and $44,770 a year.
Animal Trainer salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $25,970 | $12.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $30,920 | $14.87 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $36,370 | $17.49 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,770 | $21.52 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,490 | $27.64 |
|
How Texas compares
Texas ranks 33rd out of 47 states and territories for Animal Trainer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Animal Trainer salary in other states
Virginia $62,960Alabama $55,700Oregon $55,520California $49,060New York $48,790New Jersey $46,690Washington $46,420Illinois $45,830Connecticut $45,800Indiana $45,270Georgia $45,250Montana $44,680Colorado $44,290Massachusetts $43,580Iowa $43,020Minnesota $41,690Idaho $40,770Maine $40,760Oklahoma $40,310Arkansas $39,400North Dakota $38,970Pennsylvania $38,920Utah $38,580District of Columbia $38,200South Dakota $38,120New Hampshire $38,030North Carolina $37,680Maryland $37,430Wisconsin $37,140West Virginia $37,080Florida $36,870Nevada $36,760Tennessee $35,320Mississippi $35,130Alaska $34,900Nebraska $34,900New Mexico $34,760Kansas $34,720Kentucky $34,030Missouri $34,010Delaware $33,810Arizona $33,330Louisiana $32,720Ohio $32,700Michigan $30,820South Carolina $29,670
Working as an Animal Trainer in Texas
Nationally, about 19,000 people work as Animal Trainers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($36,370) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Animal Trainer make in Texas?
The median Animal Trainer salary in Texas is $36,370 per year, or about $17.49 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $25,970 at the entry level to $57,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Animal Trainers about 9% less than the national median of $39,990. Texas ranks 33rd out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Animal Trainers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,370 a year. About 1,080 Animal Trainers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.