Animal Caretakers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $36,850 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $47,690
Employed locally 1,540
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $39,420
    90th
    $47,690

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 39% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 61% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,430
    Recreation Workers $38,350
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,140
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $56,850
    Childcare Workers $36,290
    Gambling Dealers $33,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Sacramento, CA is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.81 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Sacramento, CA is 10.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.