Animal Caretakers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $35,380 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $27,550
90th percentile $49,120
Employed locally 360
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,550
    25th
    $30,710
    50th (median)
    $35,380
    75th
    $39,980
    90th
    $49,120

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 37% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 63% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,280
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,600
    Yakima, WA $35,270
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $35,040
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $32,860

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$34,980
    Tour and Travel Guides$44,790
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,250
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$46,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Anchorage, AK is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.71 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Anchorage, AK is 5.7% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,550 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,710.