Animal Trainers pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,310 or more. The middle half of animal trainers in Bloomington earn between $40,290 and $62,430.
- $39K10th
- $40K25th
- $41KMedian
- $62K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,870 | $4,322 | $24.94 |
| Median | $40,600 | $3,383 | $19.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,290 | $3,358 | $19.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,430 | $5,202 | $30.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Trainers pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Animal trainers in Bloomington earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($54,810) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($47,020). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $39,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $51,870 | $40,600 | $39,200 | $67,310 | 60 |
| Indiana | $54,810 | $45,270 | $32,100 | $86,840 | 380 |
| United States | $47,020 | $39,990 | $29,600 | $75,490 | 18,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Trainers salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $51,870, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $41,243 a year, or $3,437 a month and $1,586 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for animal trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $51,870 buys what about $54,552 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Trainers salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 2nd of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($58,350).
- Indianapolis$58,350
- Bloomington$51,870
Highest-paying cities for animal trainers
Virginia Beach, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,380).
- Virginia Beach, VA$76,380
- Washington, DC$68,840
- Colorado Springs, CO$68,260
- San Francisco, CA$65,520
- Santa Maria, CA$62,820
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Animal Trainers salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do animal trainers make an hour in Bloomington?
$24.94 an hour on average, and $19.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal trainers salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal trainers take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $41,243 a year ($3,437 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,870. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do animal trainers earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($47,020).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2011; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.93, this job is 6.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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