Animal Caretakers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $34,760 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.71
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $43,030
Employed locally 260
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $31,440
    50th (median)
    $34,760
    75th
    $37,390
    90th
    $43,030

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 46% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 54% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $37,420
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    California $37,200

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,320
    Recreation Workers $36,080
    Childcare Workers $35,570
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $56,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Salem, OR is $16.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.67 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Salem, OR is 3.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,440.