Animal Caretakers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Animal Caretakers in Colorado earn a median salary of $33,856 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.2% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 6,510 animal caretakers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $30,810 to $35,850 depending on location.
$33,856
Avg median salary in Colorado
$35,850
Highest paying metro
$30,810
Lowest paying metro
6,510
Employed in Colorado
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $35,850 | $34,330 | $38,060 | 510 |
| Denver, CO | $35,720 | $34,020 | $37,450 | 3,750 |
| Northwest Colorado | $35,330 | $30,850 | $38,580 | 240 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $34,350 | $30,900 | $38,010 | 410 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $34,080 | $30,070 | $42,530 | 60 |
| Greeley, CO | $34,010 | $31,350 | $38,000 | 230 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $33,690 | $31,180 | $38,210 | 820 |
| Southwest Colorado | $33,520 | $30,230 | $38,580 | 220 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $31,200 | $29,990 | $35,340 | 150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $30,810 | $30,170 | $34,990 | 120 |