Animal Caretakers Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,940 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.95
10th percentile $17,410
90th percentile $47,400
Employed locally 140
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,410
    25th
    $21,490
    50th (median)
    $26,940
    75th
    $37,530
    90th
    $47,400

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$23,770
    Recreation Workers$29,550
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    Gambling Dealers$20,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$45,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$36,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Northeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Northeast Oklahoma is $12.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.31 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Oklahoma above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Northeast Oklahoma is 19.5% 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 Northeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $17,410 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,490.