The median annual wage for Animal Trainers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $32,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,760.
Pay spans roughly $30,400 at the 10th percentile to $48,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.49 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as animal trainers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $32,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.49 |
| 10th percentile | $30,400 |
| 90th percentile | $48,900 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.