Animal Caretakers Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $26,960 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.96
10th percentile $21,300
90th percentile $50,760
Employed locally 120
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,300
    25th
    $25,670
    50th (median)
    $26,960
    75th
    $33,900
    90th
    $50,760

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 41% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 59% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$22,700
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,950
    Recreation Workers$31,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$38,100
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$25,300
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Longview, TX is $12.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.67 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Longview, TX is 19.5% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,300 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,670.