Animal Caretakers Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $28,110 -16% vs national
Median hourly $13.52
10th percentile $24,000
90th percentile $33,850
Employed locally 200
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,000
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $28,110
    75th
    $29,810
    90th
    $33,850

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 51% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 49% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    Barnstable Town, MA $37,280

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,100
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,050
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,830
    Recreation Workers $23,330
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $26,110
    Residential Advisors $40,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Hot Springs, AR is $13.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.44 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Hot Springs, AR is 16% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,000 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.