Animal Trainers Salary in Michigan

Animal trainers in Michigan earn the most in Grand Rapids (average $35,670 a year) and the least in Ann Arbor ($33,220), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal trainers average at $33,640 and the median at $30,820 for 800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,020.

Animal Trainers average salary by city in Michigan

Grand Rapids$35,670
Detroit$33,420
Ann Arbor$33,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Rapids	$35,670	$30,940	$28,170	$29,123	96
Detroit	$33,420	$30,920	$29,360	$27,196	100
Ann Arbor	$33,220	$28,970	$28,970	$27,707	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Trainers salary in other states

Animal Trainers salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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.
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.

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