Animal Caretakers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $37,500 +12% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $34,100
90th percentile $57,080
Employed locally 150
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,100
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $37,500
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $57,080

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 44% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 56% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420
    Washington $38,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,110

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,280
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$47,420
    Childcare Workers$36,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,860
    Recreation Workers$38,380
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$46,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Kennewick, WA is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.52 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Kennewick, WA is 12% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,100 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.