Animal Caretakers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $35,790 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.21
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $46,630
Employed locally 650
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $35,790
    75th
    $38,460
    90th
    $46,630

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 50% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 50% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,280
    Childcare Workers $34,380
    Recreation Workers $34,200
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,470
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,470
    Gambling Dealers $33,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Fresno, CA is $17.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Fresno, CA is 6.9% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.