The median annual wage for Animal Trainers in New Jersey is $42,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,670.
Pay spans roughly $34,870 at the 10th percentile to $82,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.20 per hour. An estimated 340 people work as animal trainers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $42,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.20 |
| 10th percentile | $34,870 |
| 90th percentile | $82,440 |
| Employment | 340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.