Animal Caretakers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,110 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.96
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $39,420
Employed locally 50
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $31,110
    75th
    $34,570
    90th
    $39,420

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Arizona is $14.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.21 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Arizona is 7.1% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.