The average wage for a dog trainer in California is around $18.15 per hour.
Avg Wage
Dog trainers earn an average hourly wage of $18.15.
Salaries typically start from $13.68 per hour and go up to $40.17 per hour.
30% below national average Updated in 2017
Dog trainer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dog trainer earnings begin at:
$40.17 per hour
$83,562 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dog trainer earnings begin at:
$25.59 per hour
$53,233 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dog trainer earnings begin at:
$18.15 per hour
$37,751 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dog trainer earnings begin at:
$14.87 per hour
$30,937 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dog trainer earnings begin at:
$13.68 per hour
$28,455 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Dog trainer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $37,751 |
How do dog trainer salaries compare to similar careers?
Dog trainers earn 22% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make more than farmers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dog trainer salary | $38K |
| Dog walker salary | $34K |
| Dog groomer salary | $31K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $31K |
| Farmer salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)