Animal Caretakers Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $38,770 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $50,940
Employed locally 110
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $36,480
    50th (median)
    $38,770
    75th
    $45,690
    90th
    $50,940

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 36% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 64% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420
    Washington $38,400

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $36,250
    Recreation Workers $39,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,990
    Tour and Travel Guides $41,340
    Childcare Workers $37,900
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $37,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Napa, CA is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Napa, CA is 15.8% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,480.