Animal Caretakers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $32,860 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.80
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $47,540
Employed locally 990
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $30,860
    50th (median)
    $32,860
    75th
    $36,720
    90th
    $47,540

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 35% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 65% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Portland-South Portland, ME $36,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,780
    Connecticut $36,330
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $35,630
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $34,660

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,360
    Recreation Workers$31,530
    Childcare Workers$31,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,320
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Salt Lake City, UT is $15.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.90 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,860.