Animal Caretakers Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $30,810 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $60,200
Employed locally 120
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,170
    50th (median)
    $30,810
    75th
    $34,990
    90th
    $60,200

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 49% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 51% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    District of Columbia $37,980
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Connecticut $36,330

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $30,210
    Recreation Workers $31,380
    Childcare Workers $35,950
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,730
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Pueblo?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Pueblo, CO is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.27 or more per hour.

    Is Pueblo above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Pueblo, CO is 7.9% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,170.