Animal Trainers pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,990 or more. The middle half of animal trainers in Reno earn between $37,770 and $48,880.
- $28K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $49K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,080 | $3,423 | $19.75 |
| Median | $39,000 | $3,250 | $18.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,770 | $3,148 | $18.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Trainers pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Animal trainers in Reno earn 13% more than the Nevada average ($36,230) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($47,020). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $39,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $41,080 | $39,000 | $27,510 | $49,990 | 60 |
| Nevada | $36,230 | $36,760 | $26,780 | $48,880 | 170 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $41,080, a single filer in Reno takes home about $35,188 a year, or $2,932 a month and $1,353 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for animal trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $41,080 buys what about $40,668 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 13.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Trainers salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$41,080
- Las Vegas$33,530
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 Reno: questions
How much do animal trainers make an hour in Reno?
$19.75 an hour on average, and $18.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal trainers salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal trainers take-home pay in Reno?
About $35,188 a year ($2,932 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,080. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do animal trainers earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.95, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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