SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Louisiana
Louisiana · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Louisiana is $32,720 a year, trailing the national median of $39,990 by 18.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Louisiana is $32,720 a year, trailing the national median of $39,990 by 18.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $22,690 and $38,990. The lowest tenth earn under $20,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $44,160.
Louisiana ranks number 44th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, New Orleans records the highest median at $36,180. Of the 679 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 600th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,840 | −47.9% |
| 25th | $22,690 | −43.3% |
| Median (50th) | $32,720 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $38,990 | −2.5% |
| 90th | $44,160 | +10.4% |
| Mean | $32,660 | −18.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $36,180 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $32,720 goes as far as $37,098 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,098US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,720 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,840 to $44,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 44th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $36,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $32,720, or $15.73 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 Louisiana is 18.2% 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 Louisiana earns more than $44,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,840 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 New Orleans, at $36,180 per year.
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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