Animal Caretakers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $30,220 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.53
10th percentile $28,230
90th percentile $38,300
Employed locally 650
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,230
    25th
    $29,290
    50th (median)
    $30,220
    75th
    $33,840
    90th
    $38,300

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 39% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 61% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    Barnstable Town, MA $37,280

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,430
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,230
    Recreation Workers $27,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Fayetteville, AR is $14.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.86 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 9.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,230 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,290.