Animal Caretakers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $35,980 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,780
Employed locally 50
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $41,270
    90th
    $45,780

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 64% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 36% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,970
    Recreation Workers$33,640
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$58,840
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in El Centro, CA is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.76 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in El Centro, CA is 7.5% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.