Animal Trainers pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,070 or more. The middle half of animal trainers in Omaha earn between $34,900 and $36,970.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $37K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,580 | $3,215 | $18.55 |
| Median | $34,900 | $2,908 | $16.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,900 | $2,908 | $16.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,970 | $3,081 | $17.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Trainers pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Animal trainers in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($37,660) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($47,020). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $39,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $38,580 | $34,900 | $34,900 | $49,070 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $37,660 | $34,900 | $33,220 | $49,070 | 60 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $38,580, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $32,303 a year, or $2,692 a month and $1,242 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $32,325 | $2,694 |
| Working in NE | $32,303 | $2,692 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for animal trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $38,580 buys what about $41,975 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Trainers salary in nearby metro areas
- Des Moines, IA$47,330
- Kansas City, MO$39,720
- Wichita, KS$36,770
- Minneapolis, MN$46,390
- St. Louis, MO$39,900
- Tulsa, OK$53,610
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 Omaha: questions
How much do animal trainers make an hour in Omaha?
$18.55 an hour on average, and $16.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal trainers salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal trainers take-home pay in Omaha?
About $32,303 a year ($2,692 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,580.
Do animal trainers earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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