Animal Caretakers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $36,340 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $56,310
Employed locally 230
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $45,440
    90th
    $56,310

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 39% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 61% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420
    Washington $38,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,500

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,620
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50,670
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$45,770
    Childcare Workers$36,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,430
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Olympia, WA is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Olympia, WA is 8.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.