Cat Trainer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Cat Trainer make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cat Trainer in Hawaii is $46,753 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Cat Trainer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,822
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,898 to $51,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,478

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Cat Trainer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,500	$4,292	$990	$25
Average	$46,753	$3,896	$899	$22
25th Percentile	$41,898	$3,491	$806	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Cat Trainer Salaries

A Cat Trainer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Cat Trainer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cat Trainers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,526.
California: $49,338.
Massachusetts: $48,681.

District of Columbia $49,526 California $49,338 Massachusetts $48,681 Washington $48,502 New Jersey $48,484 Alaska $48,421 Connecticut $47,804 New York $47,553

Hawaii $46,753 Rhode Island $46,377 Maryland $46,122 Minnesota $45,773 Colorado $45,639 Illinois $45,594 Oregon $45,424 Delaware $45,299

New Hampshire $45,220 Virginia $45,044 Pennsylvania $44,530 Nevada $44,270 North Dakota $44,185 Michigan $44,051 Wisconsin $44,002 Vermont $43,903

Texas $43,630 Maine $43,613 Arizona $43,586 Ohio $43,554 Georgia $43,143 Indiana $42,937 Wyoming $42,897 Utah $42,834

Iowa $42,807 Kansas $42,593 Louisiana $42,530 North Carolina $42,508 Missouri $42,499 Florida $42,324 Montana $42,230 Nebraska $42,141

Kentucky $42,092 South Carolina $41,913 Tennessee $41,801 Idaho $41,756 New Mexico $41,430 Oklahoma $41,358 Alabama $41,094 South Dakota $40,651

Arkansas $40,410 West Virginia $40,280 Mississippi $39,891

Top Paying Cities for Cat Trainers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $46,499
Anahola: $45,890
Captain Cook: $45,844

Aiea, HI $46,499 Anahola, HI $45,890 Captain Cook, HI $45,844 Eleele, HI $45,983 Ewa Beach, HI $46,458 Kapolei, HI $46,421 Haiku, HI $45,924 Hakalau, HI $45,821

Haleiwa, HI $46,332 Hana, HI $45,814 Hanalei, HI $45,830 Hanamaulu, HI $45,923 Hanapepe, HI $45,981 Hauula, HI $46,402 Hawaii National Park, HI $45,874 Hawi, HI $45,950

Hilo, HI $45,918 Princeville, HI $45,913 Holualoa, HI $45,862 Honaunau, HI $45,783 Honokaa, HI $45,842 Honomu, HI $45,914 Hoolehua, HI $45,783 Kaaawa, HI $46,418

Kahuku, HI $46,318 Kahului, HI $46,030 Kailua, HI $46,485 Ocean View, HI $45,900 Waikoloa, HI $45,896 Keauhou, HI $45,862 Kailua Kona, HI $45,918 Kalaheo, HI $45,928

Kalaupapa, HI $45,741 Kamuela, HI $45,865 Kaneohe, HI $46,475 Kapaa, HI $45,978 Kaumakani, HI $46,002 Kaunakakai, HI $45,837 Keaau, HI $45,950 Kealakekua, HI $45,926

Kealia, HI $45,941 Kekaha, HI $45,895 Kihei, HI $45,983 Kilauea, HI $45,914 Kapaau, HI $45,879 Koloa, HI $45,935 Kualapuu, HI $45,824 Kunia, HI $46,406

Kurtistown, HI $45,926 Lahaina, HI $45,935 Laie, HI $46,359 Lanai City, HI $45,824 Laupahoehoe, HI $45,939 Lawai, HI $46,002 Lihue, HI $45,923 Makawao, HI $45,959

Makaweli, HI $45,821 Maunaloa, HI $45,714 Mountain View, HI $45,902 Naalehu, HI $45,810 Ninole, HI $45,779 Ookala, HI $45,794 Paauilo, HI $45,850 Pahala, HI $45,822

Pahoa, HI $45,883 Paia, HI $45,938 Papaaloa, HI $45,946 Papaikou, HI $45,850 Pearl City, HI $46,466 Pepeekeo, HI $45,939 Puunene, HI $46,030 Volcano, HI $45,874

Wahiawa, HI $46,386 Pukalani, HI $45,959 Mililani, HI $46,442 Kula, HI $45,864 Waialua, HI $46,307 Waianae, HI $46,350 Wailuku, HI $45,958 Waimanalo, HI $46,476

Waimea, HI $45,998 Waipahu, HI $46,446 Honolulu, HI $46,516 J B P H H, HI $46,508 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $46,411 Schofield Barracks, HI $46,398 Fort Shafter, HI $46,516 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $46,516

Camp H M Smith, HI $46,505 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $46,460 Wake Island, HI $46,516

Cat Trainer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cat Trainer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Hospitality & Leisure, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Cat Trainer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Cat Trainer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Cat Trainer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$51,428	$25.0	10%

Cat Trainer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cat Trainer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$41,898

Average $46,753/year

$51,500

$3,491

Average $3,896/month

$4,292

$806

Average $899/week

$990

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,500	$4,292	$990	$25
Average	$46,753	$3,896	$899	$22
25th Percentile	$41,898	$3,491	$806	$20

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