SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Animal Trainers in Greenville, SC is $32,760 per year, 18.1% 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 Greenville, SC is $32,760 per year, 18.1% below the national median of $39,990. Half of workers earn between $29,700 and $38,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,040 and the ninetieth at $43,280.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Columbia records the highest median at $29,670. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 466th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | −32.4% |
| 25th | $29,700 | −25.7% |
| Median (50th) | $32,760 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $38,300 | −4.2% |
| 90th | $43,280 | +8.2% |
| Mean | $34,040 | −14.9% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $29,670 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $32,760 goes as far as $34,963 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,963US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,760 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,040 to $43,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $29,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $32,760, or $15.75 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 Greenville, SC is 18.1% 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 Greenville, SC earns more than $43,280 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 Columbia, at $29,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, SC. 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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