SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Deltona
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Animal Trainers in Deltona, FL is $35,430 per year, 11.4% below the national median of $39,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Animal Trainers in Deltona, FL is $35,430 per year, 11.4% below the national median of $39,990. Half of workers earn between $33,760 and $42,320. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,040 and the ninetieth at $46,790.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ocala records the highest median at $48,030. Of the 404 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 367th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | −32.4% |
| 25th | $33,760 | −15.6% |
| Median (50th) | $35,430 | −11.4% |
| 75th | $42,320 | +5.8% |
| 90th | $46,790 | +17.0% |
| Mean | $38,760 | −3.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocala | $48,030 | 50 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $43,680 | 160 | |
| 3 | Naples | $41,300 | 30 | |
| 4 | Miami | $37,980 | — | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $37,290 | 60 | |
| 6 | North Port | $36,030 | 110 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $35,520 | — | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $33,280 | 30 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $33,200 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Deltona run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $35,430 buys what $34,265 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,265US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,430 a year, 11.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,040 to $46,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ocala, at $48,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Deltona, FL?
The median annual wage is $35,430, or $17.04 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 Deltona, FL is 11.4% lower. 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 Deltona, FL earns more than $46,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,040 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ocala, at $48,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Deltona, FL. 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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