Animal Caretakers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $34,720 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,390
Employed locally 180
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $34,720
    75th
    $37,280
    90th
    $45,390

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 51% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 49% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$34,250
    Childcare Workers$35,520
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,390
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,910
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,210
    Gambling Dealers$34,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Chico, CA is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.25 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Chico, CA is 3.7% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.