Animal Caretakers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $30,360 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.60
10th percentile $23,700
90th percentile $44,620
Employed locally 7,170
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,700
    25th
    $29,300
    50th (median)
    $30,360
    75th
    $36,340
    90th
    $44,620

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 35% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 65% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,700
    Odessa, TX $30,610
    Midland, TX $29,990
    Tyler, TX $29,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,260
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,920
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,330
    Recreation Workers $31,300
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $27,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Dallas, TX is $14.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.12 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Dallas, TX is 9.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,700 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,300.