Animal Caretakers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $35,850 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $31,490
90th percentile $57,120
Employed locally 510
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,490
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $35,850
    75th
    $38,060
    90th
    $57,120

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 35% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 65% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    District of Columbia $37,980
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Connecticut $36,330

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48,890
    Recreation Workers$37,540
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$39,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Boulder, CO is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.87 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Boulder, CO is 7.1% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,490 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.