Animal Caretakers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $35,720 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.17
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $52,820
Employed locally 3,750
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $34,020
    50th (median)
    $35,720
    75th
    $37,450
    90th
    $52,820

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,720
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,080
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,800
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $37,800
    Recreation Workers $38,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Denver, CO is $17.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Denver, CO is 6.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,020.