Animal Caretakers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $36,400 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $47,280
Employed locally 290
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $39,970
    90th
    $47,280

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 46% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 54% 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

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,500
    Childcare Workers $39,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,420
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,340
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,060
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Modesto, CA is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Modesto, CA is 8.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.