Animal Caretakers Salary in Coast Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,830 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.78
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $44,250
Employed locally 230
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $30,320
    50th (median)
    $32,830
    75th
    $35,280
    90th
    $44,250

    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

    Related occupations in Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,900
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,240
    Recreation Workers $34,300
    Childcare Workers $34,170
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Coast Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Coast Oregon is $15.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.33 or more per hour.

    Is Coast Oregon above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Coast Oregon is 1.9% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,320.