Best Dog Obedience Programs in Costa Mesa, California (2026)

Comparing animal trainer schools in Costa Mesa, California starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $49,060 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Costa Mesa Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$49,060BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment2,270 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Orange County unemployment rate3.9%BLS LAUS, 2024
California location quotient1.03BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Costa Mesa. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Orange County and California figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Dog Obedience Training Schools near Costa Mesa

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Dog Obedience Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $39,990 $19.22 per hour
Job Outlook 5.3% 2,500 jobs (2024–2034)
7,100 openings/yr

Dog-Obedience Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $39,990 $19.22/hr
Average Salary $47,020 $22.61/hr

Salary Range

$29,600 10th pctl
$39,990 Median
$75,490 90th pctl
10th Percentile $29,600 $14.23/hr
25th Percentile $33,740 $16.22/hr
75th Percentile $53,580 $25.76/hr
90th Percentile $75,490 $36.29/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed18,770
Growth (2024-2034)5.3%
Annual Openings7,100
Jobs per 1,0000.1

Animal Trainers (39-2011) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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