SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Median pay for this occupation in Atlanta, GA comes to $46,810 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,990 by 17.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Atlanta, GA comes to $46,810 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,990 by 17.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,180 and $76,170. The lowest tenth earn under $30,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $93,090.
Employment stands at 680, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 494th of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | −24.5% |
| 25th | $39,180 | −2.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,810 | +17.1% |
| 75th | $76,170 | +90.5% |
| 90th | $93,090 | +132.8% |
| Mean | $53,280 | +33.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,810 goes as far as $48,609 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,609US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,810 a year, 17.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,200 to $93,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 680 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $46,810, or $22.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,990, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 17.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlanta, GA earns more than $93,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 680 jobs in this occupation in Atlanta, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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