SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Nevada
Nevada · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada is $36,760 a year, trailing the national median of $39,990 by 8.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada is $36,760 a year, trailing the national median of $39,990 by 8.1%. Half of workers earn between $26,790 and $42,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,780 and the ninetieth at $48,880.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 32nd by median wage. Reno leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 613th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,780 | −33.0% |
| 25th | $26,790 | −33.0% |
| Median (50th) | $36,760 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $42,550 | +6.4% |
| 90th | $48,880 | +22.2% |
| Mean | $36,230 | −9.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $36,760 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,760US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,760 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,780 to $48,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $39,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $36,760, or $17.67 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 Nevada is 8.1% 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 Nevada earns more than $48,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,780 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 Reno, at $39,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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