Animal Caretakers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $29,830 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $22,560
90th percentile $41,840
Employed locally 1,770
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,560
    25th
    $27,810
    50th (median)
    $29,830
    75th
    $35,400
    90th
    $41,840

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 31% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 69% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,050
    Anchorage, AK $35,380
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,950
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,930
    Grand Junction, CO $31,200

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,060
    Childcare Workers $28,290
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,030
    Recreation Workers $28,850
    Skincare Specialists $46,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Raleigh, NC is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Raleigh, NC is 10.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,560 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,810.