Animal Trainers Salary in Colorado
Animal Trainers in Colorado earn a median of $44,290 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($39,990)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,420; the top 10% earn over $67,330. Nationally the range is $29,600 to $75,490.
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Animal Trainers pay in Colorado
How much do animal trainers make in Colorado?
The median is $44,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,420 and the top 10% earn over $67,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for animal trainers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 47 (+11% vs. the national median of $39,990). Living costs are not included.