Animal Trainers pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,900 or more. The middle half of animal trainers in New Orleans earn between $25,430 and $43,850.
- $23K10th
- $25K25th
- $36KMedian
- $44K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,900 | $2,992 | $17.26 |
| Median | $36,180 | $3,015 | $17.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $25,430 | $2,119 | $12.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,850 | $3,654 | $21.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Trainers pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Animal trainers in New Orleans earn 10% more than the Louisiana average ($32,660) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($47,020). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $39,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $35,900 | $36,180 | $22,630 | $48,900 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $32,660 | $32,720 | $20,840 | $44,160 | n/a |
| 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 New Orleans
On the average salary of $35,900, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $30,335 a year, or $2,528 a month and $1,167 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for animal trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $35,900 buys what about $38,770 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Trainers salary in nearby metro areas
- Houston, TX$39,890
- Atlanta, GA$53,280
- Tampa, FL$46,350
- Ocala, FL$56,640
- Sarasota, FL$37,130
- Jacksonville, FL$40,680
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 New Orleans: questions
How much do animal trainers make an hour in New Orleans?
$17.26 an hour on average, and $17.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal trainers salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $25,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal trainers take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $30,335 a year ($2,528 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,900.
Do animal trainers earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). 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).
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