Animal Caretakers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $29,000 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.94
10th percentile $21,380
90th percentile $41,950
Employed locally 170
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,380
    25th
    $23,490
    50th (median)
    $29,000
    75th
    $34,800
    90th
    $41,950

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 44% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 56% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,700
    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

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $22,020
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,790
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,740
    Recreation Workers $31,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $34,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Beaumont, TX is $13.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Beaumont, TX is 13.4% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,380 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,490.