Animal Caretakers Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Animal Caretakers in Arkansas earn a median salary of $28,549 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 2,230 animal caretakers are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $26,460 to $30,220 depending on location.
$28,549
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$30,220
Highest paying metro
$26,460
Lowest paying metro
2,230
Employed in Arkansas
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $30,220 | $29,290 | $33,840 | 650 |
| Little Rock, AR | $29,570 | $27,870 | $31,880 | 690 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $29,280 | $27,300 | $34,420 | 120 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $29,050 | $28,060 | $30,570 | 110 |
| North Arkansas | $28,650 | $27,320 | $29,630 | 210 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $28,110 | $24,960 | $29,810 | 200 |
| West Arkansas | $27,960 | $27,240 | $34,250 | 130 |
| South Arkansas | $27,640 | $25,720 | $34,960 | 70 |
| East Arkansas | $26,460 | $25,630 | $30,840 | 50 |