SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 9 metro areas compared
In North Port, FL the median wage is $36,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Port, FL the median wage is $36,030. That is 9.9% lower than the national median of $39,990. Pay ranges from under $27,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,900 to $37,420.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ocala records the highest median at $48,030. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 415th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | −32.4% |
| 25th | $34,900 | −12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,030 | −9.9% |
| 75th | $37,420 | −6.4% |
| 90th | $45,680 | +14.2% |
| Mean | $37,130 | −7.2% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $36,030 buys what $34,845 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,845US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,030 a year, 9.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,040 to $45,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 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 North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $36,030, or $17.32 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 North Port, FL is 9.9% 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 North Port, FL earns more than $45,680 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 110 jobs in this occupation in North Port, 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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