Animal Caretakers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $30,700 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.76
10th percentile $24,120
90th percentile $45,180
Employed locally 2,710
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,120
    25th
    $29,270
    50th (median)
    $30,700
    75th
    $36,340
    90th
    $45,180

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 31% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 69% 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
    Odessa, TX $30,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,360
    Midland, TX $29,990
    Tyler, TX $29,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,320
    Laredo, TX $29,220

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,630
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,790
    Recreation Workers $38,940
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Austin, TX is $14.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.17 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Austin, TX is 8.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,120 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,270.