Animal Caretakers Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $35,360 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $43,710
Employed locally 130
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $35,720
    90th
    $43,710

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,490
    Childcare Workers $35,570
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,960
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,390
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Redding, CA is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Redding, CA is 5.6% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.