Animal Caretakers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $31,200 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $27,780
90th percentile $47,380
Employed locally 520
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,780
    25th
    $28,940
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $36,530
    90th
    $47,380

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 37% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 63% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $35,720
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $29,870
    Jacksonville, FL $29,600
    Carson City, NV $29,310
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $29,100

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Gambling Dealers $22,610
    Recreation Workers $29,130
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,420
    Childcare Workers $30,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $53,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Reno, NV is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.20 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Reno, NV is 6.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,780 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,940.