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)