The median annual wage for Animal Trainers in Columbia, SC is $44,770 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,160.
Pay spans roughly $28,880 at the 10th percentile to $64,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.52 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as animal trainers in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $44,770 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.52 |
| 10th percentile | $28,880 |
| 90th percentile | $64,100 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.