Animal Caretakers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $29,220 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.05
10th percentile $22,240
90th percentile $37,420
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,240
    25th
    $25,640
    50th (median)
    $29,220
    75th
    $31,490
    90th
    $37,420

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 47% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 53% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $21,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,250
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $22,880
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $32,240
    Recreation Workers $27,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $34,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Laredo, TX is $14.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.34 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Laredo, TX is 12.7% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,240 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,640.