Animal Caretakers Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $34,010 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.35
10th percentile $30,180
90th percentile $59,990
Employed locally 230
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,180
    25th
    $31,350
    50th (median)
    $34,010
    75th
    $38,000
    90th
    $59,990

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 36% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 64% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$37,070
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    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30,500
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45,720
    Recreation Workers$33,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Greeley?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Greeley, CO is $16.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Greeley, CO is 1.6% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,180 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,350.