SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ocala, FL comes to $48,030 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,990 by 20.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ocala, FL comes to $48,030 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,990 by 20.1%. Pay ranges from under $30,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $112,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,000 to $78,120.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tampa records the highest median at $43,680. Of the 313 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 153rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,450 | −23.9% |
| 25th | $32,000 | −20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,030 | +20.1% |
| 75th | $78,120 | +95.3% |
| 90th | $112,450 | +181.2% |
| Mean | $56,640 | +41.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $43,680 | 160 | |
| 2 | Naples | $41,300 | 30 | |
| 3 | Miami | $37,980 | — | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $37,290 | 60 | |
| 5 | North Port | $36,030 | 110 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $35,520 | — | |
| 7 | Deltona | $35,430 | 60 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $33,280 | 30 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $33,200 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,030 buys what $46,451 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,451US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,030 a year, 20.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,450 to $112,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tampa, at $43,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $48,030, or $23.09 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 Ocala, FL is 20.1% higher. 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $112,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,450 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 Tampa, at $43,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, 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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