Animal Caretakers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $28,670 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.79
10th percentile $22,060
90th percentile $38,050
Employed locally 80
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,060
    25th
    $22,630
    50th (median)
    $28,670
    75th
    $30,570
    90th
    $38,050

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 62% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    District of Columbia $37,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    California $37,200
    Ames, IA $37,050

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,260
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,220
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $40,930
    Recreation Workers $36,750
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Dubuque, IA is $13.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.82 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Dubuque, IA is 14.3% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,060 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,630.