Animal Caretakers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $26,920 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.94
10th percentile $21,780
90th percentile $51,560
Employed locally 270
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,780
    25th
    $23,800
    50th (median)
    $26,920
    75th
    $36,560
    90th
    $51,560

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 51% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 49% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$21,350
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$23,550
    Recreation Workers$29,650
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$21,960
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in McAllen, TX is $12.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.03 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in McAllen, TX is 19.6% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,780 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,800.