Animal Caretakers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $35,410 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $45,100
Employed locally 3,890
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $33,520
    50th (median)
    $35,410
    75th
    $36,850
    90th
    $45,100

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 58% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,640
    Tucson, AZ $34,490
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $33,440
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,910
    Yuma, AZ $29,890

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,220
    Childcare Workers $36,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,010
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,320
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Phoenix, AZ is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.06 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,520.