Animal Caretakers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $28,070 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.49
10th percentile $21,030
90th percentile $45,230
Employed locally 220
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,030
    25th
    $22,770
    50th (median)
    $28,070
    75th
    $35,530
    90th
    $45,230

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 58% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,700
    Odessa, TX $30,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,360
    Midland, TX $29,990
    Tyler, TX $29,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,320

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $23,990
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,780
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,060
    Recreation Workers $31,230
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,950
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Killeen, TX is $13.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.29 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Killeen, TX is 16.1% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,030 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,770.