Animal Caretakers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $36,730 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $47,340
Employed locally 8,880
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $36,730
    75th
    $37,710
    90th
    $47,340

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,070
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,610
    Recreation Workers $37,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,980
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $57,200
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $42,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Los Angeles, CA is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.82 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 9.7% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.