Animal Caretakers Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $29,310 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.09
10th percentile $24,300
90th percentile $37,300
Employed locally 40
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,300
    25th
    $28,820
    50th (median)
    $29,310
    75th
    $34,510
    90th
    $37,300

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 41% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 59% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $35,720
    Reno, NV $31,200
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $29,870
    Jacksonville, FL $29,600
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $29,100

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $29,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $29,140
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,520
    Childcare Workers $29,520
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Carson City, NV is $14.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Carson City, NV is 12.4% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,300 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,820.