Animal Caretakers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $28,380 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.64
10th percentile $21,470
90th percentile $36,440
Employed locally 250
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,470
    25th
    $23,430
    50th (median)
    $28,380
    75th
    $30,540
    90th
    $36,440

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 48% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 52% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,050
    Anchorage, AK $35,380
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,950
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,930
    Grand Junction, CO $31,200

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $31,200
    Childcare Workers $27,960
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,160
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,690
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,050
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Fayetteville, NC is $13.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.56 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 15.2% 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 $21,470 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,430.