Animal Caretakers Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $34,640 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.65
10th percentile $30,630
90th percentile $40,160
Employed locally 220
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,630
    25th
    $30,820
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $35,890
    90th
    $40,160

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 48% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,410
    Tucson, AZ $34,490
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $33,440
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,910
    Yuma, AZ $29,890

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Tour and Travel Guides$37,810
    Recreation Workers$35,010
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33,520
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49,340
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Prescott Valley?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Prescott Valley, AZ is $16.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.06 or more per hour.

    Is Prescott Valley above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 3.5% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,630 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,820.