Animal Caretakers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $33,690 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $30,380
90th percentile $64,370
Employed locally 820
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,380
    25th
    $31,180
    50th (median)
    $33,690
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $64,370

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 39% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 61% 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

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30,540
    Childcare Workers$37,090
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,810
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,010
    Recreation Workers$32,960
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$36,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Colorado Springs, CO is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.76 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 0.7% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,380 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,180.