Animal Caretakers Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $30,610 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.72
10th percentile $23,030
90th percentile $37,770
Employed locally 40
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,030
    25th
    $28,040
    50th (median)
    $30,610
    75th
    $35,120
    90th
    $37,770

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 43% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 57% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,360
    Midland, TX $29,990
    Tyler, TX $29,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,220

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,710
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,110
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $38,080
    Funeral Attendants $30,040
    Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $43,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Odessa, TX is $14.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.82 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Odessa, TX is 8.5% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,030 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,040.