Animal Caretakers Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $29,490 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.18
10th percentile $21,380
90th percentile $39,120
Employed locally 150
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,380
    25th
    $23,740
    50th (median)
    $29,490
    75th
    $34,870
    90th
    $39,120

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $37,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,180
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,090
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,930
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,240
    Lewiston, ID-WA $32,740

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,060
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,320
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,200
    Recreation Workers $23,320
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $25,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Idaho Falls, ID is $14.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 11.9% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,380 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,740.