Animal Trainers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,810 or more. The middle half of animal trainers in Boston earn between $33,670 and $57,160.
- $34K10th
- $34K25th
- $42KMedian
- $57K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,620 | $4,052 | $23.38 |
| Median | $42,180 | $3,515 | $20.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,670 | $2,806 | $16.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,160 | $4,763 | $27.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Trainers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Animal trainers in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($49,390) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($47,020). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $39,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $48,620 | $42,180 | $33,670 | $82,810 | 500 |
| Massachusetts | $49,390 | $43,580 | $33,670 | $82,810 | 510 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $48,620, a single filer in Boston takes home about $39,135 a year, or $3,261 a month and $1,505 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $41,246 | $3,437 |
| Working in MA | $39,135 | $3,261 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for animal trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $48,620 buys what about $44,908 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 15.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Trainers salary in nearby metro areas
- Manchester, NH$37,920
- Portland, ME$41,040
- Norwich, CT$45,510
- Hartford, CT$53,300
- Albany, NY$47,070
- Bridgeport, CT$62,380
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 Boston: questions
How much do animal trainers make an hour in Boston?
$23.37 an hour on average, and $20.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal trainers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal trainers take-home pay in Boston?
About $39,135 a year ($3,261 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,620. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do animal trainers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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