Animal Caretakers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $36,050 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 2,440
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $36,050
    75th
    $37,580
    90th
    $46,020

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 62% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $37,420
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    California $37,200

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,230
    Childcare Workers $37,540
    Recreation Workers $39,780
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,360
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Portland, OR-WA is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 7.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.