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Animal Trainers Salaries in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.31 – $30.04
Average Annual Pay
Range: $56,805 – $62,485
Animal Trainers outside California, CA
Fresno, CA
Lower than Animal Trainers in California, CA
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Lower than Animal Trainers in California, CA
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
Lower than Animal Trainers in California, CA
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Lower than Animal Trainers in California, CA
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Lower than Animal Trainers in California, CA
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Lower than Animal Trainers in California, CA
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How much do Animal Trainers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$24.38/hr
Range: $23.21 – $25.53
Annual Rate
$50,698
Range: $48,284 – $53,112
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.68/hr
Range: $27.31 – $30.04
Annual Rate
$59,645
Range: $56,805 – $62,485
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.98/hr
Range: $31.41 – $34.55
Annual Rate
$68,592
Range: $65,326 – $71,858
Animal Trainers job description
Animal Trainers professionals perform specialized duties that contribute to organizational success. They apply their skills and knowledge to meet job requirements and deliver quality results.
- •Perform assigned duties efficiently
- •Follow company policies and procedures
- •Collaborate with team members
- •Maintain quality standards
- •Report issues to supervisors
- •Complete required training
- •Job-specific technical skills
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Teamwork
- •Adaptability
- •Relevant experience or education
- •Ability to meet job requirements
- •Background check may be required
- •Reliable transportation

