Animal Caretakers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $29,570 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.22
10th percentile $27,220
90th percentile $38,190
Employed locally 690
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,220
    25th
    $27,870
    50th (median)
    $29,570
    75th
    $31,880
    90th
    $38,190

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 45% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 55% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    Barnstable Town, MA $37,280

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,310
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,110
    Recreation Workers$24,260
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$25,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$36,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Little Rock, AR is $14.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.09 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Little Rock, AR is 11.7% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,220 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,870.