Animal Caretakers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $33,890 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.29
10th percentile $30,190
90th percentile $42,740
Employed locally 300
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,190
    25th
    $30,810
    50th (median)
    $33,890
    75th
    $35,470
    90th
    $42,740

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 49% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 51% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $37,420
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    California $37,200

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,690
    Recreation Workers$35,080
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,050
    Childcare Workers$34,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Eugene, OR is $16.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.91 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Eugene, OR is 1.3% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,190 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,810.