SOC 39-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Trainers — Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · 1 metro areas compared
In Virginia Beach, VA the median wage for Animal Trainers reaches $99,190 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Virginia Beach, VA the median wage for Animal Trainers reaches $99,190 a year. That is 148.0% more than the national median of $39,990. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,210 and $99,200. The lowest tenth earn under $31,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $99,280.
Richmond leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 93rd of 593 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $40,210 | +0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $99,190 | +148.0% |
| 75th | $99,200 | +148.1% |
| 90th | $99,280 | +148.3% |
| Mean | $76,380 | +91.0% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | $46,820 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia Beach sit close to the national average, so $99,190 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$99,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,111US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,190 a year, 148.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,660 to $99,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Richmond, at $46,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Trainers in Virginia Beach, VA?
The median annual wage is $99,190, or $47.69 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 Virginia Beach, VA is 148.0% 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 Virginia Beach, VA earns more than $99,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,660 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 Richmond, at $46,820 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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