SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Oregon
Oregon · 1 metro areas compared
At $55,520 a year, the median wage for Animal Trainers in Oregon sits 38.8% above the national figure of $39,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $55,520 a year, the median wage for Animal Trainers in Oregon sits 38.8% above the national figure of $39,990. Half of workers earn between $47,840 and $66,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,310 and the ninetieth at $86,120.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.60 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Oregon ranks 3rd by median wage. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 477th of 727 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,310 | −9.2% |
| 25th | $47,840 | +19.6% |
| Median (50th) | $55,520 | +38.8% |
| 75th | $66,040 | +65.1% |
| 90th | $86,120 | +115.4% |
| Mean | $57,330 | +43.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $66,040 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $55,520 buys what $53,694 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,694US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,520 a year, 38.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,310 to $86,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $66,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $55,520, or $26.69 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 Oregon is 38.8% 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 Oregon earns more than $86,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,310 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 Portland, at $66,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. 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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