Animal Caretakers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $32,050 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.41
10th percentile $22,060
90th percentile $54,940
Employed locally 270
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,060
    25th
    $29,800
    50th (median)
    $32,050
    75th
    $39,340
    90th
    $54,940

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 43% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 57% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    District of Columbia $37,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    California $37,200
    Ames, IA $37,050

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,910
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,190
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,980
    Recreation Workers$30,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Iowa City, IA is $15.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.55 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Iowa City, IA is 4.2% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,060 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,800.