Animal Caretakers Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $29,990 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.42
10th percentile $23,220
90th percentile $43,980
Employed locally 130
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,220
    25th
    $27,610
    50th (median)
    $29,990
    75th
    $34,280
    90th
    $43,980

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 32% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 68% 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
    Tyler, TX $29,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,220

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,020
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,600
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,080
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,040
    Recreation Workers $32,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Midland, TX is $14.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.64 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Midland, TX is 10.4% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,220 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,610.