SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — South Florida
South Florida nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Animal Trainers in South Florida, FL is $38,570 per year, close to the national median of $39,990 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Animal Trainers in South Florida, FL is $38,570 per year, close to the national median of $39,990 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $36,870 and $46,760. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,810 and the ninetieth at $56,730.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Ocala records the highest median at $48,030. Of the 284 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 224th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,810 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $36,870 | −7.8% |
| Median (50th) | $38,570 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $46,760 | +16.9% |
| 90th | $56,730 | +41.9% |
| Mean | $42,840 | +7.1% |
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 | Orlando | $35,520 | — | |
| 8 | Deltona | $35,430 | 60 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $33,280 | 30 | |
| 10 | Lakeland | $33,200 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $38,570 buys what $37,302 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,302US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,570 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,810 to $56,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 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 South Florida, FL?
The median annual wage is $38,570, or $18.54 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 South Florida, FL is 3.6% 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 South Florida, FL earns more than $56,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,810 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 40 jobs in this occupation in South Florida, 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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