Animal Caretakers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Animal Caretakers in Iowa earn a median salary of $28,948 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.5% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 3,560 animal caretakers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $22,610 to $37,050 depending on location.
$28,948
Avg median salary in Iowa
$37,050
Highest paying metro
$22,610
Lowest paying metro
3,560
Employed in Iowa
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $37,050 | $30,310 | $47,850 | 220 |
| Iowa City, IA | $32,050 | $29,800 | $39,340 | 270 |
| Des Moines, IA | $30,070 | $24,360 | $34,580 | 950 |
| Northwest Iowa | $29,840 | $25,020 | $31,830 | 360 |
| Northeast Iowa | $29,350 | $22,110 | $32,880 | 130 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $29,200 | $28,920 | $33,180 | 280 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,040 | $22,580 | $34,540 | 320 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $28,980 | $25,820 | $32,560 | 120 |
| Dubuque, IA | $28,670 | $22,630 | $30,570 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa | $25,730 | $21,810 | $33,510 | 70 |
| Southeast Iowa | $24,780 | $21,820 | $28,740 | 340 |
| Waterloo, IA | $22,610 | $22,610 | $29,200 | 420 |