Animal Caretakers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $29,100 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.99
10th percentile $26,340
90th percentile $46,070
Employed locally 1,790
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,340
    25th
    $27,590
    50th (median)
    $29,100
    75th
    $34,520
    90th
    $46,070

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 39% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 61% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $35,720
    Reno, NV $31,200
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $29,870
    Jacksonville, FL $29,600
    Carson City, NV $29,310

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Gambling Dealers$24,090
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$64,830
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,020
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,050
    Childcare Workers$28,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Las Vegas, NV is $13.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.54 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 13.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,340 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,590.