Animal Caretakers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $36,550 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $31,550
90th percentile $43,010
Employed locally 160
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,550
    25th
    $35,390
    50th (median)
    $36,550
    75th
    $37,390
    90th
    $43,010

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 48% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,640
    Tucson, AZ $34,490
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $33,440
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,910
    Yuma, AZ $29,890

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Tour and Travel Guides $37,980
    Recreation Workers $36,410
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,520
    Childcare Workers $37,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $48,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Flagstaff, AZ is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.47 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 9.2% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,550 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,390.