Animal Caretakers Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,330 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $50,030
Employed locally 240
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,850
    50th (median)
    $35,330
    75th
    $38,580
    90th
    $50,030

    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
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38,170
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$55,950
    Childcare Workers$39,460
    Recreation Workers$41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$59,090
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Northwest Colorado is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.21 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Northwest Colorado is 5.6% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,850.