Animal Caretakers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $30,730 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.77
10th percentile $22,890
90th percentile $48,200
Employed locally 940
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,890
    25th
    $28,450
    50th (median)
    $30,730
    75th
    $35,140
    90th
    $48,200

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $37,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,180
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,090
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,930
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,240
    Lewiston, ID-WA $32,740

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,620
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,300
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,100
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,290
    Recreation Workers $29,910
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Boise City, ID is $14.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.90 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Boise City, ID is 8.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,890 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,450.