Animal Caretakers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $29,390 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.13
10th percentile $22,730
90th percentile $51,830
Employed locally 580
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,730
    25th
    $27,150
    50th (median)
    $29,390
    75th
    $34,620
    90th
    $51,830

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 41% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $30,700
    Toledo, OH $30,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,760
    Ohio $29,700
    Mansfield, OH $29,450
    Cleveland, OH $29,410

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,040
    Recreation Workers $31,030
    Childcare Workers $28,450
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Akron, OH is $14.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.07 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Akron, OH is 12.2% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Akron?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,730 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,150.