Animal Trainers pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,280 or more. The middle half of animal trainers in Virginia Beach earn between $40,210 and $99,200.
- $32K10th
- $40K25th
- $99KMedian
- $99K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,380 | $6,365 | $36.72 |
| Median | $99,190 | $8,266 | $47.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,210 | $3,351 | $19.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,200 | $8,267 | $47.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Trainers pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Animal trainers in Virginia Beach earn about the same as the Virginia average ($74,870) and 62% more than the U.S. average ($47,020). At the median the gap is +148% against the U.S. median of $39,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $76,380 | $99,190 | $31,660 | $99,280 | n/a |
| Virginia | $74,870 | $62,960 | $35,270 | $122,170 | 720 |
| 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 Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $76,380, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $58,986 a year, or $4,915 a month and $2,269 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $60,024 | $5,002 |
| Working in VA | $58,986 | $4,915 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for animal trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $76,380 buys what about $77,986 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Trainers salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 1st of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Virginia Beach$76,380
- Richmond$60,200
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 Virginia Beach: questions
How much do animal trainers make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$36.72 an hour on average, and $47.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal trainers salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal trainers take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $58,986 a year ($4,915 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,380.
Do animal trainers earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 62% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 19.1%.
- 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).
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