The median annual wage for Animal Trainers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $48,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,580.
Pay spans roughly $33,120 at the 10th percentile to $116,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.42 per hour. An estimated 620 people work as animal trainers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $48,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.42 |
| 10th percentile | $33,120 |
| 90th percentile | $116,510 |
| Employment | 620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.