Animal Caretakers Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $28,410 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.66
10th percentile $22,420
90th percentile $40,920
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,420
    25th
    $27,330
    50th (median)
    $28,410
    75th
    $29,470
    90th
    $40,920

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 40% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 60% 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
    Cheyenne, WY $32,640
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $29,310
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $29,120
    Wyoming $28,780
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $28,450

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $26,560
    Recreation Workers $29,890
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,840
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,570
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $26,790
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Casper?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Casper, WY is $13.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.70 or more per hour.

    Is Casper above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Casper, WY is 15.1% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,420 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,330.