Animal Caretakers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $34,350 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $61,290
Employed locally 410
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $30,900
    50th (median)
    $34,350
    75th
    $38,010
    90th
    $61,290

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 62% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    District of Columbia $37,980
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Connecticut $36,330

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,820
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $32,910
    Childcare Workers $35,690
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $46,900
    Recreation Workers $34,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Fort Collins, CO is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.65 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 2.6% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,900.