SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Animal Trainers in Orlando, FL is $35,520 per year, 11.2% below the national median of $39,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Animal Trainers in Orlando, FL is $35,520 per year, 11.2% below the national median of $39,990. Half of workers earn between $33,320 and $37,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,280 and the ninetieth at $53,560.
Within the state, Ocala records the highest median at $48,030. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 551st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,280 | −21.8% |
| 25th | $33,320 | −16.7% |
| Median (50th) | $35,520 | −11.2% |
| 75th | $37,580 | −6.0% |
| 90th | $53,560 | +33.9% |
| Mean | $38,290 | −4.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocala | $48,030 | 50 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $43,680 | 160 | |
| 3 | Naples | $41,300 | 30 | |
| 4 | Miami | $37,980 | — | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $37,290 | 60 | |
| 6 | North Port | $36,030 | 110 | |
| 7 | Deltona | $35,430 | 60 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $33,280 | 30 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $33,200 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $35,520 buys what $34,352 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,352US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,520 a year, 11.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,280 to $53,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ocala, at $48,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $35,520, or $17.08 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 Orlando, FL is 11.2% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $53,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,280 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.
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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